Kylian Mbappé scored a 96th minute penalty as Paris Saint-Germain snatched all three points in a nail-biting 2-1 win over Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes.
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Marquinhos scored at both ends and Neymar was sent off as the defending champions returned to Ligue 1 action in dramatic fashion.
Most of the spotlight surrounding PSG in recent weeks has stemmed from Mbappé and Lionel Messi’s epic World Cup final showdown, but it was a Brazilian duo that linked up to hand them an early lead.
Christophe Galtier’s men failed to heed the warnings and were punished early in the second half as Le Racing drew level.
After his World Cup campaign ended in tears, there was very little reaction on display here as he was dismissed after receiving two yellow cards in as many minutes, the second of which was awarded for simulation inside the area.
Controversy followed, with Strasbourg unhappy at the decision, while PSG were furious that Marquinhos had tapped in seconds after the whistle had blown.
Clearly unfazed by the big occasion though, Mbappé converted from 12 yards and extended his side’s lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table in controversial fashion.
