Kylian Mbappe Sends PSG Into French Cup Last 16

21.01.2024 - 09:01 sports.ndtv.com

Kylian Mbappe grabbed two goals and a pair of assists as Paris Saint-Germain brushed past third-tier Orleans 4-1 on Saturday to reach the last 16 of the French Cup.

Mbappe opened the scoring with a neat low finish before doubling his tally in the second half from the penalty spot following a handball in the area.

The France captain, with 28 goals in 26 appearances for PSG this season, set up his team's third by clipping a cross for Goncalo Ramos to head home.

Orleans got a consolation through captain Nicolas Saint-Ruf, with 17-year-old Senny Mayulu getting his first PSG goal after being played in by Mbappe. "We're used to it.

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Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe celebrates his team’s victory after the French L1 football match between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France on January 14, 2024. (Photo by Sameer Al-Doumy / AFP)