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King Kylian: Mbappe's greatness gives PSG blueprint for ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Kylian Mbappe was the undoubted star of PSG's win vs. Real Madrid, but his teammates showed the unity needed to finally win the Champions League.

Against Manchester City at home in the group stage they worked hard, played deep and fought, but they still conceded lots of chances and shots. Never had the Parisians had so many shots in a European knockout game before in their history. They were helped by the tactics from Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who set up his team far too deep and played right into PSG's hands. Nonetheless, there is an overdependence on him in this team, as Mbappe has been involved in 50% of the goals scored by the PSG in all competitions. The numbers speak for themselves, of course: 39 touches in the box for PSG to seven for Madrid, 1.87 expected goals to 0.10, 21 shots to three. He is always a threat, a danger, and he inspires fear in his opponents.

Mauricio Pochettino admits he might have broken his nose during ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino suffered a blow to the nose courtesy of Leandro Paredes as they celebrated Kylian Mbappe's winner against ...

So I had these two feelings: the joy, followed by a pain in my nose.” Of course, when you score, it’s better, but I was really pleased in the same way.” He’s a great talent.” I called our doctor and told him: ‘I think I’ve broken my nose’. “After one year and a few months that I’ve been here I am always talking in the same way. He’s amazing.

Real Madrid target Mauricio Pochettino with Florentino Perez ... (The Independent)

The club president is said to be extremely unhappy with the defensive nature of the side's performance in defeat in Paris, a display which could cost Carlo ...

That was already the case given United’s interest, even though the Old Trafford board are still not 100% sure on who the next manager will be. The Argentine has been a long-time target of Madrid, going as far back as 2017, but the timing never quite aligned. With the Spanish club 1-0 down, it could well have greater consequences, as Perez again sees Mauricio Pochettino as a top target.

'I've not decided': Mbappé coy over PSG future after sinking Real ... (The Guardian)

Kylian Mbappé has said he is happy at PSG but remains undecided over his future as rumours continue to swirl over a move to Real Madrid.

“I’ve not decided my future,” Mbappé told the broadcaster Movistar after Tuesday’s match. “No, I’ve not decided,” he replied. Mbappé scored a late winner as PSG defeated Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.

Champions League: Mauricio Pochettino under pressure to deliver ... (Daily Mail)

Seeking to paint PSG - backed by their Qatari billions, with a forward line of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe - as the plucky underdogs was quite ...

PSG invariably get away with it in Ligue 1 but the Champions League is a different story. In the city of love, he has never been able to shrug off suggestions that his heart isn't really in it. Mbappe has been in excellent form and is PSG's top scorer this season by some distance. So the pressure on Pochettino is crushing. Pochettino always had a tiny margin for error in this job. 'PSG have been waiting to win this tournament for over 50 years.

Video: Pochettino Provides a Tactical Analysis on PSG's Champions ... (PSG Talk)

PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino provided for a tactical analysis on his side's Champions League showing against Real Madrid.

We stopped them. We took some risks.” We managed to disconnect Real from their strong points.