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Kylian Mbappé's Hat-Trick Propels PSG to Champions League Victory at Barcelona
Mbappé Becomes Third Player to Achieve Rare Feat
PSG's Attacking Trio Overwhelms Blaugrana Defense
Kylian Mbappé became only the third player to score a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona, inspiring Paris Saint-Germain to a resounding victory at the Nou Camp on Tuesday.
The French forward scored three goals in quick succession in the second half, as PSG overturned a 1-0 deficit against the La Liga giants.
Lionel Messi had given Barcelona the lead from the penalty spot in the 27th minute, but PSG's attacking trio of Mbappé, Neymar, and Ángel Di María proved too strong for the Blaugrana defense.
Mbappé's first goal came in the 32nd minute, a clinical finish from close range after a superb assist from Neymar.
He doubled his tally just two minutes later, heading home a cross from Di María.
Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute, latching onto a through ball from Marco Verratti and rounding Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen before slotting into an empty net.
The win gives PSG a significant advantage heading into the second leg of their Champions League tie against Barcelona.
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