Mbappe shined when he contributed two goals to help PSG win 2-1 against Real Sociedad in the second leg of the 1/8 round of the Champions League. They reached the quarterfinals of the tournament by winning 4-1 after two matches.
Before the match against Real Sociedad in the second leg of the 1/8 round of the Champions League, coach Luis Enrique caused controversy when he confirmed that Mbappe could be a substitute.
Mbappe contributed two goals to help PSG defeat Real Sociedad (Photo: France 24).
That makes many people think that his relationship with Mbappe is increasingly broken. A few days ago, Mbappe appeared unhappy when he was substituted off the field in the 45th minute in the match against Monaco in Ligue 1.
However, it was all just wind blows. The French striker is still in the starting lineup and has become a bright spot for PSG. He alone scored two goals to help PSG defeat Real Sociedad with a score of 2-1.
With this result, PSG won a ticket to the quarterfinals by winning 4-1 against the Spanish team after two matches. This is the first time the Paris team has appeared in the quarterfinals of the Champions League since the 2020/21 season.
Going into this match, PSG entered the game with a rather leisurely attitude after having a 2-0 lead in the first leg. Right in the 15th minute, they scored the opening goal. From Dembele’s slot, Mbappe made a good move at a tight angle, before curling a shot into Real Sociedad’s net. 1-0 for PSG.
Lee Kang In celebrates after assisting Mbappe’s goal (Photo: Getty).
After the defeat, Real Sociedad put forth all their efforts. However, they do not have a good attack position. That caused the Basque club’s attacks to quickly break down.
Right at the beginning of the second half, coach Luis Enrique decided to send Lee Kang In onto the field. Immediately, the Korean player proved his value with a pass for Mbappe to face the goalkeeper in the 56th minute. The French striker did not disappoint his teammates when he scored the goal to increase the score to 2. -0.
Real Sociedad’s attacking efforts only helped them get one goal in the 89th minute. Beñat Turrientes took a shot from a tight angle, forcing goalkeeper Donnarumma to push the ball. Merino was in the right place to score against PSG. The match ended with a score of 1-2.
Squad:
Real Sociedad : Remiro, Traore, Zubeldia, Le Normand, Galan, Mendez, Zubimendi, Merino, Kubo, Becker, Oyarzabal
PSG : Donnarumma, Hakimi, Beraldo, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes, Emery, Ruiz, Vitinha, Barcola, Mbappe, Dembele