Match report

Real Madrid Stuns Paris Saint Germain 3-1 in UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
3–1
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
Mar 9, 2022

Real Madrid stunned Paris Saint Germain with a thrilling comeback, scoring three goals to secure a 3-1 victory in the UEFA Champions League. Despite falling behind early when Kylian Mbappé scored for PSG from Neymar's assist, Real Madrid rallied back with late goals by Karim Benzema and an assist from Vinicius Junior.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Real Madrid 3-1 Paris Saint Germain
  • • Kylian Mbappé scored for PSG at minute 39, assisted by Neymar
  • • Karim Benzema netted three goals for Real Madrid
  • • Vinicius Junior provided an assist to Benzema's first goal

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 4 D. Alaba (D)
  • 6 Nacho (D)
  • 2 Carvajal (D)
  • 3 Éder Militão (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 11 Asensio (F)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 E. Camavinga
  • 21 Rodrygo
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez
  • 12 Marcelo
  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 5 Vallejo
  • 22 Isco
  • 24 M. Díaz
  • 19 Dani Ceballos
  • 7 E. Hazard
  • 18 G. Bale
  • 16 L. Jović

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 50 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 P. Kimpembe (D)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 25 Nuno Mendes (D)
  • 6 M. Verratti (M)
  • 15 Danilo Pereira (M)
  • 8 L. Paredes (M)
  • 30 L. Messi (F)
  • 10 Neymar (F)
  • 7 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 I. Gueye
  • 11 Á. Di María
  • 23 J. Draxler
  • 1 K. Navas
  • 22 A. Diallo
  • 28 E. Ebimbe
  • 34 X. Simons
  • 17 C. Dagba
  • 38 E. Michut
  • 24 T. Kehrer
  • 18 G. Wijnaldum
  • 9 M. Icardi

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    7' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Leandro Paredes

    Argument

  2. Paris Saint Germain
    39' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Neymar
  3. Real Madrid
    43' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Nacho

    Foul

  4. Real Madrid
    57' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Kroos · On: E. Camavinga
  5. Real Madrid
    57' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Asensio · On: Rodrygo
  6. Real Madrid
    60' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    D. Carvajal

    Foul

  7. Real Madrid
    61' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    62' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Gianluigi Donnarumma

    Argument

  9. Real Madrid
    66' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Carvajal · On: Lucas
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    71' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leandro Paredes · On: I. Gueye
  11. Real Madrid
    76' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema · Assist: L. Modrić
  12. Real Madrid
    78' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema
  13. Paris Saint Germain
    80' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Danilo Pereira · On: Á. Di María
  14. Paris Saint Germain
    81' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Achraf Hakimi

    Foul

  15. Paris Saint Germain
    83' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kimpembe

    Argument

  16. Real Madrid
    88' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas

    Foul

  17. Paris Saint Germain
    88' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Achraf Hakimi · On: J. Draxler

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 88% 89%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 10
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 448 590
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 392 528
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Madrid turned the game around when Karim Benzema equalized at minute 61, assisted by Vinicius Junior
  • ▸ The momentum shifted further in Real Madrid's favor with two more goals from Karim Benzema (minute 76 and 78), sealing their comeback victory