Paris St-Germain overcame 13-time Champions League winners Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 encounter thanks to a spectacular strike by Kylian Mbappe in stoppage time.

The France forward international, who has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid, gathered the ball on the left flank following a superb backheel by Neymar and sprinted between two defenders inside the box before slotting past Thibaut Courtois to send the Parc des Princes into delirium.

It was a thrilling climax to a game that appeared to be heading for a draw for PSG, especially after Lionel Messi’s penalty was saved just after the hour mark.

The hosts had dominated possession but were unable to break down a well-organised Real defence, who had only allowed PSG one chance on target in the first half, when Mbappe’s attempt was saved by Courtois’ legs.

However, the introduction of Neymar, who was making his first appearance since November following an injury, proved to be the “game changer”. With seconds remaining, he provided the critical pass – a cheeky backheel for Mbappe to work his magic, causing Real a number of difficulties with his dangerous crosses and brilliant runs.

The victory offers PSG hope that they can go to Madrid on Wednesday, March 9 and obtain the result they need to keep their Champions League title ambitions alive.

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