Champions League Gameweek 5
Nov 26, 2019 8.00pm
2
2
HT : 1 0
FT
  • Karim Benzema 17' goal
  • Marcelo 68' yellowcard
  • Karim Benzema 79' goal
  • goal Kylian Mbappe 81'
  • goal Pablo Sarabia 83'
  • yellowcard Thomas Meunier 89'

Live Commentary: Real Madrid 2-2 Paris Saint-Germain - as it happened

Real Madrid 2-2 PSG - as it happened

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Tuesday's Champions League encounter at the Bernabeu.

Karim Benzema put Real into the lead in the first half before adding a second during the closing quarter-of-an-hour.

However, PSG struck twice in the next four minutes through Kylian Mbappe and Pablo Sarabia to earn a share of the spoils.

Find out how all of the action unfolded in Spain courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates below.

10.04pmThat will be all from Sports Mole for this match. Thank you for joining us this evening and we hope to see you again soon. If you would like to read our on-the-whistle match report, you can do so by clicking here. Goodbye for now.

10.03pmThe full-time whistle goes at the Bernabeu and after a thrilling encounter, we have ended level. While Real probably deserved the three points, PSG deserve credit for their comeback from a two-goal deficit. It is enough to seal top spot in Group A.

FULL TIME:  

90+5 minReal Madrid 2-2 Paris Saint-Germain

OFF THE POST!  

90+4 minWhat an ending this would have been! Bale is presented with a chance to make the headlines with a 25-yard free kick from a central position. The substitute makes the perfect connection, only to see his shot hit the post and go away from danger!

SHOT!  

90+2 minThis game remains wide open. Moments after Carvajal failed to test Navas with a scuffed effort, PSG go down the other end with Mbappe firing into the side-netting from an acute angle.

90 minThere will be four minutes of added-on time.

YELLOW CARD!  

88 minMeunier finally goes into the book for another crude challenge down the flank.

CHANCE!  

86 minReal go close twice in the space of as many minutes. Moments after Rodrygo dragged a half-volley wide of the far post, Varane sent a powerful header narrowly off target at the near post.

GOAL!  

83 minWell this is quite ridiculous. PSG have another! The ball finds it way to Sarabia on the edge of the area, and the former Sevilla man produces a stunning half-volley which finds the top corner of Sarabia's net.

GOAL!  

83 minREAL MADRID 2-2 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (PABLO SARABIA)

83 minSUBSTITUTION! Real make their final switch as Rodrygo is introduced for Isco.

GOAL!  

81 minMaybe not. Courtois and Varane fail to deal with what appeared to be a poor cross into the area, and the confusion leads to Mbappe diverting the ball into the net from two yards out!

GOAL!  

81 minREAL MADRID 2-1 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (KYLIAN MBAPPE)

GOAL!  

79 minThat should be that. Real work a fine move across the pitch before Marcelo crosses for Benzema, who powers a downward header into the net from six yards out.

GOAL!  

79 minREAL MADRID 2-0 PARIS-SAINT GERMAIN (KARIM BENZEMA)

76 minSUBSTITUTION! Zidane also acts with an alteration of his own as Modric is introduced for Valverde.

75 minSUBSTITUTIONS! Here's a double change for PSG. Sarabia and Draxler have been introduced for Verratti and Di Maria.

73 minDespite the attacking talent on the pitch, PSG are still largely playing on the break. Real have been effective in keeping possession in the right areas of the pitch.

71 minBale's first contribution is an attempt to take on Meunier down the left, but the Welshman runs the ball out of play. As we enter the final 20 minutes, I would expect further changes. It can't be long before we see Cavani.

69 minSUBSTITUTION! Here comes Bale, who is given a mixed reception as he replaces Hazard.

YELLOW CARD!  

68 minMarcelo goes into the book for a foul on the halfway line. It certainly was as bad as Meunier's on Hazard.

67 minHazard was hoping to come back on, but he has just signalled to the bench that he needs to be substituted. It's an issue with his ankle.

65 minWhile Hazard continues to receive treatment on the side of the pitch, play gets back underway. Nothing comes from the resulting free kick, however.

63 minWe are yet to see a yellow card this evening, but Meunier should have just received one for a foul on Hazard. The Belgian is still down and will require treatment.

CHANCE!  

61 minNavas is putting in one of his best-ever displays at the Bernabeu. The home supporters will be ruing that it is no longer in a Los Blancos shirt! On this occasion, the Costa Rican stuck out a hand to prevent Isco from converting from close range after a Marcelo cross.

SHOT!  

59 minYet another long-range effort from Kroos, and another which threatens a goal. However, the German's low 20-yard strike goes marginally wide of the post.

56 minIt's PSG's turn to mount some more pressure, and Real are having to defend extremely deep. I can't see this game ending 1-0.

54 minHazard comes to life again in the centre of the pitch and is fouled. Everyone stops expecting a free kick, but the referee plays on. It doesn't work in Real's favour, with a rushed cross going out of play.

52 minReal have dominated since that PSG flurry five minutes ago. It's a real show of intent from the home side, who aren't prepared to sit back in an attempt to defend this lead.

50 minMarcelo has been excellent this evening and the left-back does well to tee up Kroos. However, the midfielder wants too much time on the edge of the area and the chance is lost.

48 minPSG are playing with a much more adventurous formation now, and it doesn't take long for the visitors to go on the offensive. Real survive this time, but you feel that their backline will be put under constant pressure during this second half.

CHANCE!  

46 minJust 24 seconds into the second half, it should be 2-0. Marcelo picks out Benzema at the back post, but Navas makes a stunning stop at point-blank range.

KICKOFF:  

46 minPSG get us back underway.

9.05pmScratch that, we do have a change. Neymar is being introduced for Gueye. Things just got interesting.

9.02pmSlowly but surely, the two sets of players are making their way back out onto the pitch. Barring any injuries, I wouldn't expect any changes at this stage.

8.57pmA quick look at the two benches... REAL MADRID SUBSTITUTES: Areola, Militao, Modric, Bale, Jovic, Mendy, Rodrygo PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN SUBSTITUTES: Rico, Cavani, Neymar, Sarabia, Diallo, Draxler, Dagba

8.53pmThe half-time whistle goes in Madrid and Real lead thanks to Benzema's early strike. The home side deserve their lead based on general play, but I am struggling to get my head around how the referee has chalked off a PSG penalty for an innocuous foul on the halfway line.

HALF TIME:  

45+3 minReal Madrid 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain

45 minTuchel is laughing in the dugout. He cannot believe what he has just witnessed. Neither can I. There will be three minutes of added-on time.

44 minWOW! The drama still isn't over. The referee has gone to the screen at the side of the pitch and correctly overturned the red card. However, he has also ruled out the penalty and given a free kick to Real on the halfway line for the softest of fouls!

43 minThe referee has had an absolute shocker here. Courtois trips Icardi just inside the penalty area, but he gives a free kick! The drama isn't over. While VAR correctly overturns the decision, the referee has now opted to send Courtois off, even though there were defenders in close proximity!

SHOT!  

41 minReal have really upped the intensity over the past few minutes. A clever corner from Kroos sets up Marcelo for the first-time shot in the penalty area but once again, Navas makes a smart stop.

SHOT!  

39 minA sustained spell of possession in the final third eventually leads to the ball falling invitingly for Carvajal. The right-back gets everything behind his first-time shot, but Navas makes a solid save to his right.

SHOT!  

36 minBig chance for PSG. Mbappe is played in behind the Real defence and the Frenchman either needs to shoot low towards the far corner or provide Icardi with a tap in at the back post. Instead, the attacker went high at the near post, much to the disgust of Icardi.

34 minThis match is becoming increasingly open, which definitely suits PSG at this stage. Real are ready to match the visitors blow for blow if they show any ambition going forward.

SHOT!  

32 minVerratti tries his luck from all of 35 yards. Given the conditions, it's worth a try. However, Courtois was able to parry the ball away.

30 minThe visitors have improved over the past couple of minutes. A cross from the left has just been spilled by Courtois, and it momentarily caused a bit of panic in the penalty area.

SHOT!  

27 minReal put together another patient attack, before Benzema flicks the ball into the path of Kroos. The German wastes no time in getting a shot away from distance, and Navas is required to dive to his left to punch the ball clear.

25 minPSG are yet to respond to going behind. They have barely got over the halfway line in the past 10 minutes. Real sense their moment here.

23 minThe Belgian's in the action again, but his eventual shot is blocked by a defender. From the resulting corner, Navas is able to rise above a group of players to punch the ball away from danger.

21 minHazard looks well up for this game tonight. The summer arrival is yet to produce his best form in a Real shirt, but this is by far and away his highest-quality performance so far.

19 minThat goal had the Bernabeu crowd on their feet. They must wonder why their side cannot produce that kind of quality every week!

GOAL!  

17 minA brilliant, brilliant goal. Hazard starts the move with some fine skill on the halfway line, and it's the catalyst for a sweeping attack down the right. Isco hit the far post with a shot from 10 yards after collecting Valverde's cutback, but Benzema was on hand to find the far corner with the rebound.

GOAL!  

17 minREAL MADRID 1-0 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (KARIM BENZEMA)

SHOT!  

15 minThis match continues to warm up. Kroos engineers some space for himself on the edge of the area before firing an effort marginally over the crossbar from 20 yards.

CHANCE!  

13 minAnd this is why Real cannot afford to commit too many men forward. Mbappe is released behind Marcelo and although he has space to exploit, the choice is made to find Icardi at the back post. However, the ball has too much pace on it, leading to the striker to head harmlessly wide.

11 minReal go back on the front foot with some passing in the PSG half of the pitch. While they quickly switch possession, they are unable to make it into the penalty area.

CHANCE!  

9 minPSG's first chance of the game goes to Icardi, who gets in front of a defender to meet Bernat's low cross. However, the Argentine can only divert the ball well off target.

7 minBoth teams have been pretty lively on the ball. To a certain extent, there is little pressure on this game. Regardless of the result this evening, PSG will qualify as group winners if they avoid defeat at home to Galatasaray next month. That's providing that Real do not win 3-0 or better.

SHOT!  

5 minReal go straight up the other end and earn a corner through Isco. However, from the resulting set piece, Ramos can only send a tame header over the crossbar.

3 minFirst things first, it is bucketing it down with rain in Madrid! It hasn't prevented PSG from dominating the opening minutes, however. One free kick from the right has been easily cleared.

KICKOFF:  

1 minReal Madrid get us underway!

7.59pmPARIS SAINT-GERMAIN XI: Navas; Meunier, Thiago Silva, Kimpembe, Bernat; Gueye, Marquinhos, Verratti; Di Maria, Icardi, Mbappe PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN SUBSTITUTES: Rico, Cavani, Neymar, Sarabia, Diallo, Draxler, Dagba

7.57pmREAL MADRID XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Valverde, Casemiro, Kroos; Isco, Benzema, Hazard REAL MADRID SUBSTITUTES: Areola, Militao, Modric, Bale, Jovic, Mendy, Rodrygo

7.55pmHello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the Champions League encounter between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. While the visitors have already put themselves on the brink of sealing top spot in Group A, Real still have a small opportunity to displace the French giants having already guaranteed a place in the last 16 thanks to the draw between Galatasaray and Club Brugge earlier this evening. As the two teams make their way out at the Bernabeu, let's see who features in each starting lineup...
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