Psg 2022 Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain Defeats Real Madrid in Champions League

Round of 16 First Leg

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a vital 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022, at the Parc des Princes.

Kylian Mbappé's Solitary Strike

The match's lone goal came in the 94th minute through Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman received a pass from Lionel Messi on the left flank and drove into the Real Madrid box. After beating two defenders, Mbappé fired a low shot into the bottom corner, sending the Parc des Princes crowd into raptures.

Real Madrid dominated possession and created several chances throughout the match, but their profligacy in front of goal proved costly. Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior, and Luka Modric all had opportunities but failed to convert.

PSG's victory gives them a slender advantage heading into the second leg at the Bernabéu on March 9th. The Parisians will need to avoid defeat to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Champions League Journey

The 2022/23 season marks PSG's 53rd season in existence and their 49th consecutive season in Ligue 1. They have reached the Champions League semi-finals twice in recent years, in 2020 and 2021.

PSG will hope to continue their impressive run in the competition this season and challenge for a maiden title. With a talented squad boasting Mbappé, Messi, and Sergio Ramos, they will be among the favorites.