Football

Messi strikes twice

October 20, 2021 9:59 am

Lionel Messi after scoring for PSG [Source: Twitter]

Lionel Messi scored twice as Paris St-Germain came from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3-2 in the Champions League this morning.

Kylian Mbappe put the hosts ahead, slamming into the bottom corner on the counter-attack.

Andre Silva and Nordi Mukiele scored from Angelino crosses to put the German side ahead 2-1.

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Messi had a shot tipped onto the post and tapped the rebound into an empty net, then scored a penalty to win the game.