In the Champions League game against FC Bayern Munich, the French soccer champions Paris Saint-Germain have to do without Presnel Kimpembe. The 27-year-old central defender was seriously injured in Paris’ 3-0 win in Sunday’s league game at pursuers Olympique Marseille. The France international has torn his Achilles tendon and needs surgery. This was announced by his club on Monday. Kimpembe was injured on Sunday through no external influence and was carried off the pitch. Bayern Munich’s opponents in the round of 16 in the Champions League are also worried about attacking player Neymar, who was absent in Marseille with an ankle injury, for the second leg on March 8 in Munich against FC Bayern. The record German champions won the first leg in the French capital 1-0.
In Marseille, superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé ushered in the second win in a row for the previously weak PSG team. Mbappé met Lionel Messi’s assist in the 25th minute – Messi met Mbappé’s assist four minutes later. When the goal was celebrated, some of the guest players had to be protected from objects thrown by the stands by security forces with Plexiglas shields.
Mbappé, who came on as a substitute in the first leg against Bayern after an injury break, also scored the goal to make it 3-0. He completed a lob from world champion Messi with a direct acceptance (55th). It was his 200th competitive goal for PSG and the 24-year-old drew level with club all-time leading goalscorer Edinson Cavani.
