Paris St-Germain (PSG) got their Champions League campaign off to a strong start with a victory over Borussia Dortmund, thanks to a standout performance by Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe, the star forward for PSG, made a significant impact in the match. The breakthrough came on 49 minutes when Mbappe’s shot was handled by Borussia Dortmund’s Nicklas Sule, resulting in a penalty for PSG. Mbappe himself stepped up to take the penalty and calmly slotted it into the bottom right corner, beating goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Follow your favourite Champions League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet. 

PSG extended their lead when Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi showcased his skills. He combined effectively with midfielder Vitinha and found the back of the net, doubling the home side’s lead.

Despite PSG’s dominance in possession and chances, they were met with strong resistance from Dortmund, especially in the first half. Vitinha came closest to scoring in the opening 45 minutes, striking the post with a powerful 18-yard shot. Randal Kolo Muani also had a close attempt from the edge of the box, which was deflected over the crossbar.

In the first half, PSG felt they should have been awarded a penalty when a corner struck the hand of Dortmund’s Sule. However, the decision was initially denied following a video assistant referee (VAR) review. But their luck changed in the second half when another shot from Mbappe hit Sule’s hand, resulting in a clear penalty that VAR confirmed.

The victory was secured for PSG in spectacular fashion before the hour mark. Vitinha executed a perfect backheel to Hakimi, who then exchanged passes with the onrushing right-back. Hakimi cut inside and skillfully finished with the outside of his boot, showcasing his talent against his former club. Despite the goal, Hakimi chose not to celebrate out of respect.

This win marked a successful start to manager Luis Enrique’s Champions League journey with PSG. The French champions are in Group F, alongside Newcastle and AC Milan, and have laid down a strong marker for their European campaign. Get the latest updates from the world of football only on Nextbet Sports.