Substitute Kylian Mbappe was the saviour for Paris Saint-Germain as they left it late to beat a stubborn Nice side 2-1. The France international wasn’t fit enough to start, but with the game not going to plan for Christophe Galtier’s side, he was introduced just shy of the hour-mark.
The manager’s decision was rewarded when he bagged a winner seven minutes from time. Ad Lionel Messi’s sublime free-kick from the edge of the penalty area had given PSG lift-off in the 29th minute, a curling effort that left Kasper Schmeichel rooted to the spot.
Ballon d'OrBallon d’Or predictions: No top 10 for Ronaldo or MorganYESTERDAY AT 05:57 At that stage, it seemed like PSG would coast to victory, such was their dominance.
Neymar fired a free-kick over the bar while Messi stung the gloves of Schmeichel as the chances kept coming for the hosts, but they only had a goal to show for it at half-time.