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.
The most dramatic VAR reversal so far? A penalty is awarded to PSG and Thibaut Courtois is sent off only for the eventual decision to be... a free-kick to Real Madrid #ChampionsLeaguepic.twitter.com/ll9JuuymDG
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:
Real Madrid 1-0 PSG - Karim Benzema gives the home side the lead, slightly against the run of play, after some wonderful build-up play. #rtesoccer#RMAPSGpic.twitter.com/hPjCRmezgr
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VAR chaos and late comeback sees Real and PSG share the spoils in Madrid thriller
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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