Mbappe's PSG Secure Knockout Round Spot with Dortmund Win
Paris Saint-Germain Triumph 2-0 in UEFA Champions League
Highlights: Mbappe and Hakimi Shine for PSG
Paris Saint-Germain confirmed their place in the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in their Group F clash. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi powered the Parisian giants to a comfortable victory, ensuring their progression to the next stage of the competition.
Mbappe gave PSG the lead in the 29th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel parried Lionel Messi's shot. Hakimi doubled the advantage just before halftime, curling home a sublime effort from outside the box. Dortmund pressed for a goal in the second half but were unable to breach the PSG defense. Jude Bellingham and Giovani Reyna came close for the German side, but Gianluigi Donnarumma stood firm in the PSG goal.
The victory means Paris Saint-Germain finish second in Group F, behind Manchester City. Dortmund secured top spot with AC Milan third behind PSG on head-to-head goal difference. Newcastle United finished bottom of the table.
Mbappe's goal takes his tally to nine in the Champions League this season, making him the tournament's leading scorer. Hakimi's stunning strike was his first in the competition for PSG. The Moroccan international has been in impressive form in recent weeks and his goal against Dortmund is a testament to his growing influence in the team.
PSG will now turn their attention to the knockout rounds, where they will look to improve on their performance from last season. The French champions were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Real Madrid, a result that will undoubtedly fuel their desire for a deep run this time around.
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