Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) claimed the top spot in Group F of the Champions League with a remarkable triumph over AC Milan. The French champions are now two points clear of Borussia Dortmund, who secured a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Wednesday.
Kylian Mbappe initiated PSG’s scoring in the 32nd minute, unleashing a potent strike into the bottom corner. In the second half, Randal Kolo Muani and Lee Kang-in added two more goals, securing a full three points for PSG.
Mbappe, who has now tallied 13 goals in 13 matches for both PSG and the French national team this season, took advantage of a brilliant run by 17-year-old Warren Zaire-Emery, surprising Milan’s goalkeeper, Mike Maignan, with a shot from the edge of the box.
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Even though Luis Enrique’s team controlled the game, they believed they had doubled their lead in the 48th minute when Ousmane Dembele’s exquisite curling finish was disallowed by the video assistant referee due to a foul in the build-up.
Five minutes later, PSG notched their second goal when Kolo Muani tapped in the rebound after Maignan saved Dembele’s shot.
As the 2020 finalists finished the match strongly, Maignan made a breathtaking save, deflecting a late attempt from Mbappe onto the post.
Substitute Lee Kang-in put the finishing touches on the victory with a well-placed side-footed shot, following more impressive play from the teenager Zaire-Emery.
In contrast, AC Milan continues to struggle in the Champions League this season, occupying the bottom position in Group F with only two points from their first three matches.