Kylian Mbappe: Neymar encouraged PSG teammate before penalty vs Benfica

Kylian Mbappe was the centre of attention before, during and after Paris Saint-Germain‘s 1-1 draw with Benfica in the Champions League group stage.

No, it’s not due to the fact he’s one of the best and most exciting footballers on the planet, more because news of his desire to leave PSG became public knowledge in the build-up to the game.

The bombshell wasn’t exactly ideal for the French side’s match preparation and the team unsurprisingly struggled to perform at their very best against Benfica.

PSG’s latest 1-1 draw with the Lisbon-based club means they still have a serious fight on their hands to finish top of Group H.

Rather fittingly, it was Mbappe who rippled the back of the net for PSG at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night.

The France international stepped up and authoritatively converted a 40th minute penalty, which was awarded following a clumsy foul on Vitinha.

Lionel Messi didn’t look overly happy after the goal while sat in the stands, but Neymar was at least a bit more positive towards Mbappe.

In fact, the Brazilian – who was embroiled in a ‘penaltygate’ saga with Mbappe earlier this season – was actually encouraging his teammate before he took the penalty.

It might not sound like much, but when it comes to this PSG side and their never-ending sagas, the footage below is of huge significance.

Neymar qui encourage Mbappé pendant son péno