Kylian Mbappe delivered a stunning performance in the Champions League round of 16 second leg at the Reale Arena, securing Paris Saint-Germain’s passage to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad.
The French forward was instrumental in PSG’s advancement, scoring both goals in the match and contributing to a 4-1 aggregate triumph. Mbappe had also found the net in the first leg with a goal in the 2-0 win in Paris three weeks prior.
In the 15th minute, Mbappe showcased his brilliance with an exquisite goal, executing a series of skillful moves inside the box before unleashing a powerful right-footed shot into the far corner. The impact of the shot even necessitated a brief stoppage to repair the netting by the far post.
Mbappe’s second goal came in the 56th minute, initiated by a run from near the midfield line. Receiving a precise long pass from Lee Kang-in, Mbappe sprinted into open space, displaying composure to find the net from inside the area.
Real Sociedad managed to score a consolation goal in the 89th minute through Mikel Merino. Meanwhile, in another round of 16 game on Wednesday, Bayern Munich secured a 3-0 home win over Lazio, advancing 3-1 on aggregate.