Kylian Mbappe Surpasses Lionel Messi in Champions League Knock-Out Stage Away Goals Record, Achieves Feat in Real Sociedad vs PSG UCL Match
Kylian Mbappe scored a brace in PSG’s recent win over Real Sociedad in a Champions League Round of 16 match. With that not only PSG progressed to the quarterfinal round but Mbappe overtook Lionel Messi’s record with his 13th away goal in knock-out CL games.
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023-24 Champions League, defeating Real Sociedad 4-1 on aggregate. Star striker Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in the recent fixture at Anoeta Stadium – taking his tally of away goals in Champions League knock-out games to 13. With this, he surpassed former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi in very niche stats. The 25-year-old striker is now just behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored 23 times in Champions League away fixtures at knock-out stages. Real Sociedad 1–2 PSG, UEFA Champions League 2023–24: Kylian Mbappe Scores Brace As Paris Saint Germain Qualify for Quarter-Final.
Kylian Mbappe Surpasses Lionel Messi in Champions League Knock-Out Stage Away Goals Record
CL KO away goals
🇫🇷Kylian Mbappe - 13
🇦🇷Lionel Messi - 12
Kylian Mbappe is 25 years old… pic.twitter.com/MgINxa3PJ5
— Kylian Mbappe is the GOAT (@Tezzathekchen) March 5, 2024
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