With a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, with Kylian Mbappe putting any doubts about his future to rest. The 25-year-old, who appears destined for Real Madrid in the summer, scored once at Reale Arena in each half as Luis Enrique’s team defeated them 4-1 overall to go to the round of eight. Mikel Merino added a late consolation goal.

With a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad, Kylian Mbappe proved once again that he is a natural on the big stage, as his lethal brace propelled Paris Saint-Germain into the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

The Ligue 1 winners secured a commanding 4-1 victory on aggregate thanks to the France forward, who was the game-changer in the first leg at the Parc des Princes. His incredible double ended any chance of a La Real comeback.

From the beginning, Mbappe was full of energy. He used his quick speed to set up an early opportunity for Bradley Barcola and then, on the fifteenth minute, he completely silenced the Reale Arena crowd in San Sebastian with a brilliant solo performance.

On minute 56, the 25-year-old attacker—who appears set to sign with Real Madrid this summer—added a second goal after breаking free down the left and cleverly finishing close to the post to beаt Alex Remiro.

After losing the tie, La Real rallied and got one back through Mikel Merino, but PSG persevered and put on a fantastic all-around game to advance to the round of eight for the first time since 2021.

Since Mbappe decided to leave the team in the summer, Luis Enrique has stirred up a lot of controversy by stating that PSG needs to learn how to play without him. Since the news broke, the Spanish coach has substituted the forward early in two Ligue 1 games; nonetheless, it was probably not shоcking that the 25-year-old played the whole second leg of this competition.

Mbappe is undoubtedly essential to Les Parisiens’ chances of competing well in the UEFA Champions League, and his performance thus far is commensurate with a player who is widely considered to be the best on the world right now.

There’s no denying that Mbappe played a key role in helping his current team overcome their previous year’s last-16 struggles. While most teams won’t be afraid to draw PSG next, they are a threаt you simply can’t afford to undervalue, and Enrique’s decision to prioritise Mbappe’s minutes in Europe may yet prove to be a strоke of genius. We’ll find out in time.

Mbappe Kylian (PSG). The attacker, who has 46 goals and 26 assists in just 68 UCL games, was a cut above everyone else on the field. He clearly has a growing passion for this league, and even if PSG limits his playing time domestically, he appears to be determined to cap up his PSG career in spectacular fashion.

Mbappe Kylian (PSG). The attacker, who has 46 goals and 26 assists in just 68 UCL games, was a cut above everyone else on the field. He clearly has a growing passion for this league, and even if PSG limits his playing time domestically, he appears to be determined to cap up his PSG career in spectacular fashion.