In a thrilling night of Champions League action, Kylian Mbappe wove his magic once again, propelling PSG to a resounding 3-0 victory over a hapless AC Milan.
The Parc des Princes was ablaze with excitement as Mbappe, with a stroke of genius, broke the deadlock with a brilliantly placed low shot. Randal Kolo Muani then added to Milan’s misery in the second half, capitalizing on a skillful play by their compatriot, Ousmane Dembele.
While PSG started aggressively, they found themselves struggling in the midfield against Milan’s relentless pressing. Yet, a moment of brilliance emerged when Zaire-Emery powered through to find Mbappe, who danced past his defender and found the back of the net with a precise, low shot. Dembele, though initially denied a goal, persevered and soon played a pivotal role in setting up Kolo Muani’s goal.
Milan, at times, posed a threat, with Christian Pulisic leading the charge, but Gianluigi Donnarumma was impenetrable, making crucial saves to keep a clean sheet. In the dying minutes, Lee Kang-in put the icing on the cake with his first PSG goal, completing a man-of-the-match performance.
Meanwhile, in a depleted Barcelona side missing several key players, the Catalan giants managed to edge past Shakhtar 2-1. Ferran Torres and the emerging star, Fermin Lopez, were the heroes of the night, combining for the crucial goals that maintained Barcelona’s perfect start in Champions League Group H. Lopez’s thunderous shot ricocheted off the post, extending Barcelona’s lead, and despite Shakhtar’s late pressure, the Catalan club secured their third win in three games.
Feyenoord also made a statement by beating Lazio 3-1, thanks to Santiago Gimenez’s double and a strike from Ramiz Zerrouki. Gimenez, in particular, shone brightly on his European debut, becoming only the second Mexican player to achieve such a feat in Europe’s top club competition.
Evanilson, a super-sub, stole the show with a remarkable hat-trick for Porto as they came from behind to beat Royal Antwerp 4-1. Porto’s surge was a sight to behold, and they demonstrated their resilience and attacking prowess.
RB Leipzig further solidified their position in Group G with a 3-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade. The German side showcased their quick-passing abilities, with David Raum netting his first Champions League goal in a dazzling display.
It was a night filled with footballing drama, brilliance, and unbridled passion, as these teams continued their journey towards Champions League glory.
