Kylian Mbappé scored a dramatic late winner as Paris Saint-Germain beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Parc des Princes. With 45 seconds left, Mbappé darted between Lucas Vázquez and Éder Militão before slotting through Thibaut Courtois' legs to secure victory.
The hosts dominated throughout, registering 22 shots, but were repeatedly denied by Courtois, who saved a first-half penalty from Lionel Messi. PSG controlled possession and created numerous chances, with Mbappé a constant threat on the left flank. Madrid struggled to escape their own half for long periods, managing only one effort on goal before the interval.
Real Madrid's goalkeeper was outstanding, making several crucial saves to keep his side level. However, the visitors were forced to defend deep and will face the second leg without Casemiro and Ferland Mendy, both of whom were booked. Despite the defeat, Madrid will take comfort from the narrow margin, with the tie still finely poised.
Mbappé's winner came after Neymar, introduced as a substitute, provided a backheel assist. The French forward's late intervention sparked jubilant scenes at the Parc des Princes, capping a performance that underlined his status as one of Europe's most exciting talents.
