Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain effortlessly secured their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals, eliminating Real Sociedad. After a 2-0 victory in the first leg, PSG sealed a 2-1 win in this encounter with a highly impressive performance.
Mbappe ignited the match with a splendid opener, and early in the second half, he calmly finished to dash any hopes of a Sociedad comeback. Mikel Merino’s late goal served as little more than a consolation for the Spanish side.
In the opening minutes, Bradley Barcola’s close-range attempt was denied after Mbappe skillfully eluded his defender and delivered a cut-back across the box. Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro managed a crucial save, albeit seemingly unaware of the full extent of the effort.
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Mbappe’s solo brilliance followed five minutes later. Maneuvering past two defenders, the Frenchman unleashed a powerful shot that not only found the bottom corner but also broke the net, prompting a lengthy stoppage for repairs.
Despite Sociedad’s occasional quality moments on the ball in the first half, PSG’s high press proved challenging to navigate. Takefusa Kubo’s long-range attempt missed the target as stoppage time approached.
Mbappe nearly secured his second goal at the half-hour mark, collecting Barcola’s cut-back, but his low strike was well parried by the Sociedad goalkeeper.
Ten minutes into the second half, Mbappe completed his brace. Lee Kang-in’s long ball set up the Frenchman for a precise finish into Remiro’s bottom corner.
Although Ander Barrenetxea found the net on the hour mark, the offside flag was raised, and VAR confirmed the decision. The disallowed goal energized Sociedad’s attack, and despite several attempts from range, the hosts came close to pulling one back. Gianluigi Donnarumma made an excellent save to deny Benat Turrientes with ten minutes remaining.
Sociedad persisted, and in the dying moments, they secured a consolation goal as Merino poked home.