PSG defeats Maccabi Haifa and enters Last 16 of UCL with a Bang; Messi, Mbappe, Neymar all score in a 7-2 win

The Paris side is at its most powerful, as PSG defeats Maccabi Haifa 7-2 at the Parc des Princes to guarantee a place in the round of 16. Additionally, The trio in gold (Messi, Neymar and Mbappe), taking the lead from the front. Another outstanding effort from the trio is capped by two goals from Messi and Mbappe while one from Neymar, along with a couple assists.

Highly spirited performance by Maccabi Haifa

The Israeli side started the game with a good intent and were never on the back-foot. Additionally, Maccabi Haifa were landing blow for blow against the PSG side. It was a wonderful game for the Haifa’s full back, Seck. Although, he ended up on the losing side, he was able to score 2 goals against the likes of Marquinhos and Ramos. Maccabi side kept attacking the PSG goal even though they were out classed by the mesmerizing presence of Lionel Messi.

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Messi, Mbappe, Neymar dominate as PSG defeats Maccabi Haifa

Messi is back at his best as he scored a double and laid out few genius assists. Mbappe also grabbed a double while Neymar and Carlos Soler scored one each. Messi opened the scoring in the 19th minute, with the outside of his boot. And then, the carnage began, with Maccabi Haifa trying to pull back things by scoring two, but PSG side was on another level.

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Other UCL results of Matchday 5:

In the most shocking UEFA Champions league result, Real Madrid lost to RB Leipzig by 3-2. Additionally, Benfica, who is dominating the Group H alongside PSG stunned Juventus in Lisbon. Chelsea, AC Milan and Sevilla cruised to victories, while Dortmund and Manchester City football match ended up in scoreless draw on the Matchday 5 of 6.

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