Mbappe’s Brace Powers PSG to Victory in Champions League ClashMbappe’s Brace Powers PSG to Victory in Champions League Clash Paris Saint-Germain clinched a crucial victory in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday night, courtesy of a dazzling performance from Kylian Mbappe. The French prodigy netted both goals as PSG defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 at the Parc des Princes. Mbappe’s brilliance proved decisive in a tightly contested game where both sides created chances. In the first half, Bayern dominated possession and peppered PSG’s goal with shots. Sadio Mane came closest to breaking the deadlock, but his effort rattled the crossbar. PSG, on the other hand, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities. The game took a dramatic turn in the second half as Mbappe sprung into action. In the 57th minute, he raced onto a brilliant through ball from Lionel Messi and slotted the ball into the bottom corner to give PSG the lead. Buoyed by his first goal, Mbappe continued to torment Bayern’s defense. In the 83rd minute, he doubled PSG’s advantage with a stunning individual effort. Mbappe dribbled past two defenders before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the far corner. Bayern pushed hard for a goal in the remaining minutes, but PSG’s defense held firm. Gianluigi Donnarumma made several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. Mbappe’s brace not only secured PSG a crucial advantage in the tie but also underlined his status as one of the world’s most dangerous attacking players. The French international now has five goals in the Champions League this season, placing him among the competition’s leading scorers. PSG will now travel to the Allianz Arena for the second leg on March 8th, with a 2-0 lead to defend. Bayern will need to produce a special performance to overturn the deficit and reach the quarter-finals.