Champions League: PSG on right track despite finishing second in group
This might be PSG's year, and four more takeaways from the final day of Champions League group play.NOVEMBER 3, 2022
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Rennes up to 3rd in France after Lorient loses to Nice
Rennes has moved up to third in the French league with a 3-0 win over MontpellierOCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Converts PK in win over Troyes Mbappe converted a penalty on five shots (two on target) and hauled in three chances created, three crosses (one accurate) and five dribbles in Saturday's 4-3 win over Troyes.
Impact Mbappe had plenty of opportunities here but only put in the one from the spot. He's still been in blazing form with five goals in his last three matches alone and four assists in as many outings while getting his 17th score of the campaign already.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Messi, Neymar and Mbappe all score in PSG win
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe all scored as Paris Saint-Germain beat Troyes 4-3 in the French leagueOCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets brace, two assists in 7-2 romp Mbappe scored twice on four shots (three on target) and hauled in two assists, five chances created, three crosses (one accurate) and three dribbles in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Macca...
Impact Mbappe hammered his second consecutive brace in a scoring thriller. He's also taken back to back four-shot hauls in those two affairs and has now mounted five goals and four assists in his last four matches alone while advancing to 16 scores on the season across all competitions.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MNM trio fires PSG into CL knockout stage with 7-2 win
The MNM trio of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all scored to fire PSG into the knockout stage of the Champions LeagueOCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messi stars, PSG among 4 teams advancing in Champions League
Lionel Messi kept up his stellar pre-World Cup form by scoring two goals in Paris Saint-Germain's 7-2 thrashing of Maccabi Haifa as the rampant French champions became one of four...OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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OCTOBER 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Tunisia coach Kadri wants World Cup advancement for 1st time
Tunisia coach Jalel Kadri calls it his “personal ambition” to get his team into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first timeOCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fires in brace, assists in 3-0 romp Mbappe scored twice on four shots (two on target) and tallied one assist, two chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 3-0 win over Ajaccio.
Impact Mbappe and Lionel Messi were on fire in this one with the two creating all three goals for Parisians. The former has now scored three goals and assisted twice in last three matches alone while advancing to 14 goals on the season across all competitions.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
French teen prodigy Victor Wembanyama thrills Paris crowd
Victor Wembanyama thrilled a crowd of 4,000 by leading his Paris-based club to a victory on Friday nightOCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mbappe doesn't want to be a No 9 - he wants to be more like Messi and Neymar Kylian Mbappe's game has changed this season and it has prompted frustration. Unusually for a player with his speed, he wants to be deeper
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Assists winner in Le Classique Mbappe tallied one assist, seven shots (two on target), six chances created and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Marseille.
Impact Mbappe was exceptionally sharp here taking a major part in 13 scoring opportunities. He ended up with his first assist of the season after all that and remains with 12 scores across all competitions this campaign.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Converts PK in UCL draw Mbappe converted a penalty on three shots (two on target) and hauled in four crosses (one accurate), two dribbles and three fouls drawn in Tuesday's 1-1 draw to Benfica.
Impact Mbappe was clinical from the spot to break the deadlock in the first half and scored his first goal in three matches. That's his fourth in as many UCL clashes to get his season tally to 12 scores already.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kylian Mbappe has not said he wants to leave PSG — Luis Campos Paris Saint-German football advisor Luis Campos has refuted claims suggesting Kylian Mbappe has asked to leave the club in January. Reports...
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG in January? Latest transfer news and next club odds including Liverpool, Real Madrid Kylian Mbappe, one of football's brightest stars, has risen to the very top of the game but all is not well at PSG as the French side eyes a...
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Takes two shots in scoreless draw Mbappe had two shots (one on target), two chances created and two fouls drawn in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Reims.
Impact Mbappe has been quiet of late after taking just one shot on target in third straight outing while not scoring in back to back matches now. He's been dealing with minor issues both last weeks and that may have affected his performances but with 11 goals on the season already he should be back on the score sheet soon.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lorient up to 2nd in French league with 6th straight win
Terem Moffi scored twice as surprise package Lorient climbed to second place in the French league by rallying past Brest 2-1OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
10-man PSG extends lead of Ligue 1 to 3 points
Ten-man Paris Saint-Germain has extended its lead of the French league to three points and stayed undefeated after drawing with Reims 0-0OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Saturday Mbappe (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match versus Reims.
Impact Mbappe was dealing with cold symptoms but is apparently ready to go for Saturday's tilt with Reims. He'll be looking for his ninth goal in as many league appearances.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Faces late fitness test Saturday Mbappe has been dealing with cold symptoms and may have to face a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's match versus Reims.
Impact Mbappe has been experiencing some cold symptoms earlier in the week but has felt better and put in an individual training Friday. He'll make the trip for sure but could easily be spared on the bench given the heavy schedule before the WC. His potential absence from the starting XI along with Lionel Messi's absence could see Hugo Ekitike and Pablo Sarabia get the nod here.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in UCL draw Mbappe had two shots (one on target) and two dispossession in Wednesday's 1-1 draw to Benfica.
Impact Mbappe turned in very quiet night for his standards and that likely was one of the reasons for an upsetting draw here. The starlet though has already netted three UCL scores and 11 total on the season.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nets winner over Nice off bench Mbappe scored on his lone shot and completed two dribbles in 31 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 win over Nice.
Impact Mbappe made an immediate impact after his introduction proving that he was left on the bench mostly as a precaution after dealing with a minor issue Friday. He's already fired in 11 strikes across all competitions and should be back in the starting XI for the midweek clash with Benfica.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
English clubs underwhelming early in Champions League
The highly anticipated English domination of this season's Champions League isn't quite happeningOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
