The Parc des Princes had not finished filling up when "Kyky" started the show, with a goal after 75 seconds.

The stadium was no more full when he signed the 2-0 five minutes later, on a serve from Angel di Maria.

His double initiated the beautiful evening of the Parisians, who found their smile again, after weeks of suffering in the game grinning.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé scores his second goal with a volley against Bruges, on Matchday 6 of Group A of the Champions League, on December 7, 2021 at the Parc des Princes </p> FRANCK FIFE AFP

During this complicated period, Mbappé was the only one to dodge criticism, thanks to his regular performances, which made him the leader of his team, ahead of Lionel Messi or Neymar.

He remained decisive despite the fatigue due to the accumulation of matches, which pushed coach Mauricio Pochettino to start the match in Lens on the bench last Saturday (1-1).

Despite, also, the fact that he is playing on the left since the Brazilian's sprained ankle ten days ago, the "Pulga" occupying the axial position he prefers the most.

It is in the corridor that "Kyky" built the action on the 3-0 signed Messi (38th), from a magnificent large bridge over Jack Hendry at the level of the halfway line.

Instead of going alone, he shifted the Argentine, who finished the job with a curled strike.

The integration of the seven-time Ballon d'Or owes a lot to his agreement with Mbappé: the latter was involved in the first four goals that the superstar scored in C1 (3 assists and 1 penalty caused).

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian striker Lionel Messi, congratulated by his teammates, after scoring the 3rd goal against Bruges, during Matchday 6 of Group A of the Champions League, December 7, 2021 at Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

Both Doctor goal and Mister "assist", the 22-year-old Frenchman has found the balance between his egoism as a scorer and his altruism as a passer.

New precocity record

This season, in all competitions, he has eleven goals (including 4 in C1) and twelve assists (4 in C1).

Its enormous influence makes it a game plan on its own, when the Parisian collective is still looking for its identity.

"To become the great player I want to be, it's important that I do both. I can't afford to choose," he said in an interview with Prime Video on Sunday.

The Cannibal's appetite comes with eating: on Tuesday he broke new records, becoming the youngest player to reach the 30-goal mark in the Champions League, at 22 years and 352 days, according to statistician Opta.

He also scored the fastest goal of his career.

The joy of Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé, after scoring his 2nd goal against Bruges, during the 6th day of group A of the Champions League, on December 7, 2021 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

Mbappé had balls to score a hat-trick (44th, 73rd) ... but the hat trick against Bruges, he already has it in his hunting table.

He succeeded in October 2019, in Belgium (5-0).

Lovers of major events, the player will have to wait until the next European thrills, in February and March, with the round of 16.

But with the Championship and the Coupe de France to come, he has enough matches to inflate his statistics and feed his column, from Paris ... to Madrid, where Real hope to welcome him next summer, to the expiration of his contract with PSG at the end of June.

"He is in the top 3 in the world. Mbappé is compatible with all the players in the world. Not just me, but all those who love football admire him a lot," Merengue club coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday.

Today, it is Paris that benefits.

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