PSG edge over Real as City crush Sporting

Kylian Mbappe has struck deep into stoppage to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 clash while Manchester City belted Sporting 5-0 to all but seal their tie.

In Paris, Lionel Messi had a penalty saved by Thibaut Courtois in the 62nd minute before the hosts finally scored late for a deserved victory.

Substitute Neymar made the goal with a backheel and Mbappe slipped the ball under Courtois, who had previously looked in unbeatable form.

The Belgium goalkeeper had made several excellent saves including a brilliant stop low to his left to keep out Messi's penalty just after the hour.

PSG dominated throughout against a Real side that appeared happy to return home to Madrid with a clean sheet, knowing that would have them in the driving seat with the away goals rule scrapped.

But they must be much more positive in search of a win in the return on March 9 if they are to end PSG's dream of a first continental crown.

There will be less tension in Manchester that night as City -- also seeking a maiden title in the competition -- resume against Sporting leading by five goals.

A devastating first-half performance brought goals from Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden and two from Bernardo Silva, who was then denied a hat-trick by video review early in the second half.

Raheem Sterling did curl home a brilliant fifth and Pep Guardiola's runners-up from last season are all but guaranteed their last eight place already.

Red Bull Salzburg v Bayern Munich and Inter Milan v Liverpool are on Wednesday night with the remaining four round of 16 first legs next week.