Champions League: Messi double strike gives Paris Saint Germain 3-2 win against RB Leipzig

Xtra Time Web Desk: Lionel Messi scored two goals in quick succession, including an exquisite Panenka-style penalty, to help Paris Saint-Germain beat RB Leipzig 3-2 in Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappe put the hosts ahead in the 9th minute, slamming into the bottom corner on the counter-attack.

Leipzig levelled the score in the 28th minute through Andre Silva from a cross by Angelino. The first half scores remained at 1-1.

Much to surprise of the home fans, the German side took the lead in the 57th minute as Nordi Mukiele scored from another Angelino cross.

A goal down Lionel Messi rose to the occasion as he had a shot tipped onto the post and tapped the rebound into an empty net – and then scored a Panenka penalty to win the game for PSG.

PSG won a penalty deep into injury time, but instead of Messi stepping up for a hat-trick, Mbappe took it instead – and skied it over the bar.

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By: XtraTime
Title: Champions League: Messi double strike gives Paris Saint Germain 3-2 win against RB Leipzig
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Published Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:22:18 +0000

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