Paris Saint-Germain’s penalty shootout triumph over Liverpool on Tuesday in an epic Champions League tie is a statement win for the French club’s new project in the post-Kylian Mbappe era and confirms that it is a serious contender to win the trophy.
PSG was formerly almost a laughing stock around Europe for its ability to lose big Champions League knockout ties in improbable circumstances.
Yet this heavyweight last-16 showdown against the English Premier League leaders could not have contrasted more sharply with past implosions against the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
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