'He's an alien' - Gianluigi Donnarumma lauds Kylian Mbappe after sensational stoppage-time winner

Gianluigi Donnarumma has described Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe as an «alien» after the Frenchman's sensational stoppage-time winner against Real Madrid. Nearing the end of a frustrating evening for a largely dominant PSG who saw Lionel Messi's penalty kick saved by Thibaut Courtois, a resolute Madrid looked set to hold on for a Round of 16 first leg stalemate. Ad/> But up popped Mbappe at the last, collecting Neymar's backheel and driving between two defenders before slotting a precise finish beyond Courtois.

Champions LeagueBalague: No coach could get this PSG team playing wellYESTERDAY AT 20:19 Watching on from the other end of the Parc des Princes was PSG keeper Donnarumma, who enjoyed a quieter night than he might have anticipated, and could revel in the exploits of his colleague. “Kylian Mbappé… mamma mia!" the Italian told Sky Sport. «He’s an alien! He’s incredible.

It’s a show with Kylian, on and off the pitch.» /> Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, and is out of contract in the summer. It had seemed likely that the 23-year-old would be heading for the Spanish capital, but recent reports have suggested he may yet put pen to paper on new terms in Paris. Donarumma believes that it is up to his teammate to decide for himself where his future lies.

«Mbappé will decide whether he wants to stay at Paris Saint-Germain or not — it’s up to him. We enjoy Kylian every day.» In the immediate aftermath of a match-winning performance that also saw him win the spot-kick that Messi failed to convert, Mbappe added to Movistar: «I’ve not decided my future. I play for Paris Saint-Germain, one of the best clubs in the world.