UCL: PSG will take narrow advantage into second leg

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Paris Saint Germain 1 - 0  Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning stoppage-time goal as Paris St-Germain beat Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

Parc des princes

The France striker, linked with a move to Real in the summer, received the ball on the left from a clever backheel by Neymar, and got between two defenders inside the box before slotting through Thibaut Courtois' legs to send the Parc des Princes crazy.

It was a dramatic finish to a game that had looked set to end in frustration for PSG. This was all after Lionel Messi saw his penalty saved just after the hour mark.

The successful strike was Mbappe's 22nd in another incredible season for the youngster. His performance will surely have only served to enhance Real's desire for him to be leading their line next term.

Champions League highlights from BT Sport. BT Sport - YouTube 

The best reaction

Let's have a look at the best social media reaction from the game. Casemiro tweeted: This is our competition and the Bernabéu is our home. We need the support of our Real Madrid fans."

This is how numerous people from PSG responded.

 One YouTuber commented: "Mbappes touch to get through 2 defenders in the last minute, the amount he was running about the full match his cardio is unreal, there won't be one club in the world that wouldn't want him upfront."

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