Messi scored a double for PSG for the first time, but Kylian Mbappe played equally prominently, contributing to all three goals.

Mauricio Pochettino’s team thus maintained the top of Group A with seven points through three matches, one point ahead of second team Man City.

Messi (left) and Mbappe were the inspiration to help PSG win, in the absence of Neymar due to injury.

Leipzig applied high pressure right from the opening and continuously created opportunities.

Messi pinned an away team player in front of the PSG penalty area, but the referee did not blow the penalty.

PSG 3-2 Leipzig

PSG played better after the opening goal, but only for more than 10 minutes.

Just a minute later, Silva equalized from Leizpig’s quick counterattack.

Leipzig not only equalized but also did a good job of containing superstar Lionel Messi.

Mbappe contributed to all three goals, helping PSG maintain the top position in Group A, but missed a penalty in the last minute.

The situation was not better for PSG at the beginning of the second half as they kept the ball a lot but did not create good opportunities.

Camera lenses continuously pointed at goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on the bench after this goal.

While PSG was having difficulty, they received a surprise gift from player Leizpig.

Messi was restrained in the first half, but shined at the right time in the second half.

The match was decided by a penalty for PSG in the 74th minute. Mbappe ran down the left, turned into the penalty area and was pushed down by Mohamed Simakan.

In the second half, PSG received another penalty when Achraf Hakimi was fouled by midfielder Josko Gvardiol.

Competition list

PSG: Navas;

Leipzig: Gulacsi;