A late strike from Kylian Mbappe allowed Paris Saint-Germain to snatch a 3-2 win at Brest in the Ligue 1 on Sunday (Oct 29). The visitors were awarded a penalty after Lilian Brassier fouled Randal Kolo Muani. While Mbappe's spot kick effort was saved, he netted the rebound a minute before stoppage time. PSG are second with 21 points, a point behind leaders Nice. Brest are sixth with 15 points.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain fended off a Brest fightback to win and move up to second in Ligue 1.
Warren Zaire-Emery put the visitors ahead with a shot from distance early on before Mbappe's deflected finish appeared to have them in control.
Steve Mounie got one back for Brest with a header before Jeremy le Douaron nodded in an equaliser. But Mbappe slotted in the winner late on after his initial penalty was denied.
It was harsh on Brest, who had looked the most likely to grab the winner as Gianluigi Donnarumma made some crucial saves.
The win stretches PSG's unbeaten run in Ligue 1 to five games and moves them to within a point of leaders Nice.
Brest, meanwhile, are sixth.
