Mbappé drags Psg to the quarters

Real Sociedad-Psg 1-2

Paris Saint-Germain won access to the quarterfinals of the 2023/24 Champions League with a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the return leg of the round of 16. Kylian Mbappé confirmed himself as the main protagonist of the evening, opening the scoring at 16' and closing the file at 56' on an assist from Kang-in Lee.

The match saw Mbappé start putting the pressure on right away, with a high left-footed attempt in the fifth minute and a dangerous action in the 10th, which was not finalized by Barcola. However, è on 16' that the PSG captain unlocked the score, receiving the ball on the left, outpacing Zubeldia and scoring with a precise right-footed shot at the second post. Although Mbappé came close to doubling the score shortly after, Remiro countered with an intervention at the first post. Real Sociedad only managed to threaten toward the end of the first half with an attempt by Kubo.

In the second half, PSG doubled with Mbappé served by Kang-in Lee at 56'. Although Real Sociedad tried to fight back, a goal by Barrenetxea was disallowed for offside. Donnarumma distinguished himself with a save on Turrientes shortly after. In the final, Real Sociedad scores the flagship goal with Merino at 89'89; but it is not enough to overturn the result. PSG wins 2-1 and qualifies for the quarterfinals with an aggregate score of 4-1, eliminating Real Sociedad.