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VAR chaos and late comeback sees Real and PSG share the spoils in Madrid thriller

Paris Saint-Germain served up late drama to secure a draw and top spot in Group A.

mbappe-cropped_119z2pxptbgvi150vxb4uqokcu Kylian Mbappe after scoring against Real Madrid.

KYLIAN MBAPPE AND Pablo Sarabia struck late to steal a 2-2 draw for Paris Saint-Germain at Real Madrid in a pulsating Champions League encounter that ensures the Parisiens top Group A.

Madrid appeared certain to avenge a 3-0 loss from matchday one thanks to Karim Benzema’s double and a contentious VAR decision that saw a red card for Thibaut Courtois overturned just before the break.

There was still time for Gareth Bale to hit the post with a stoppage-time free-kick as the Welshman came mightily close to silencing his critics. 

It means PSG now cannot be caught at the top of the group, while Madrid – who lost the excellent Eden Hazard to injury with 21 minutes left – will lament wasting a host of glorious chances in a match they largely controlled, with their former goalkeeper Keylor Navas in fine form.

The goals:

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