GOAL's PSG player ratings as Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola star in the Champions League last-16 first-leg victory over Real Sociedad
The star man took centre stage as usual, but his protege showed there is hope for the future as Luis Enrique's side established a first-leg lead
Kylian Mbappe was the protagonist, but young Bradley Barcola showed that Paris Saint-Germain might just survive without him as the Parisians' wingers grabbed the goals in a 2-0 first-leg win over Real Sociedad on Wednesday night. Luis Enrique's side endured a disappointing opening period, but a controlled second half saw them ease past their Spanish visitors.
The Parisians had their chances in the first half; Mbappe scuffed his effort after running through on goal, before Ousmane Dembele lashed a shot into the side netting. La Real came closest before half-time though, with Mikel Merino rattling the bar from 30 yards out.Mbappe opened the scoring early in the second half, darting in at the far post to meet a Marquinhos flick-on.
This wasn't impressive at first, but a strong second half has seen Luis Enrique's men take a significant stride towards achieving their unlikely Champions League dream.