The stars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé disenchanted the long-fighting RB Leipzig in the Champions League and inflicted the next defeat on the German championship runner-up.

A penalty from Messi (74th minute) made it 3-2 (1-1) for Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday evening in Prinzenpark.

Previously, the Argentine (67th) had already equalized.

In front of 48,000 spectators, André Silva (28th) and Nordi Mukiele (57th) surprisingly turned the game in favor of Leipzig after PSG took an early lead through Mbappé (9th).

This means that the pointless Leipzig only theoretically has a chance of the round of 16.

Marsch really wanted to wall up the first point in the current premier soccer class.

The 47-year-old sent eight defensive field players onto the pitch right from the start, leaving the fine spirits Emil Forsberg, Kevin Kampl and Dominik Szoboszlai on the bench.

"We have an intelligent and aggressive match plan," emphasized Marsch.

Fight, scratch, bite - and up front Christopher Nkunku and Silva were supposed to provide entertainment. At first it worked splendidly, after three minutes Konrad Laimer appeared alone in front of PSG keeper Keylor Navas, but the conclusion was too unplaced. On the other hand, Julian Draxler (7th), who was called up for the injured Neymar, put a fine volley over the goal. RB was back in the same minute, but Navas defused both Silva's header and Laimer's shot.

Leipzig played courageously, made life extremely difficult for PSG - and still fell behind. Ironically, Messi, not exactly known for his defensive qualities, captured the ball against Silva in his own penalty area, Paris countered mercilessly via Mbappé. The lightning-fast world champion first turned Leipzig's defensive boss Willi Orban, then sent goalkeeper Gulacsi into the wrong corner. Guided tour, eruption in the Parc des Princes, Mbappé was cheered.

Leipzig took a short breath, freed itself after a short break.

Marquinhos (25th) saved from Lukas Klostermann, who was ready to shoot, and again Navas (27th) held an attempt by Silva.

But then the pressing paid off.

Silva captured the ball, which was hit by Nkunku on the left wing.

From there, Angeliño slammed the ball across the Paris penalty area, while Silva held out her foot.

The PSG supporters were in shock.

It didn't go according to the script until the break.

Paris was dangerous whenever Mbappé was on the ball.

But Messi showed a rather weaker performance.

And Leipzig kept chasing after every ball.

Nkunku used a conquest (41.) to counterattack, but his shot missed the goal by a good meter.

After the move, PSG watched the game for a few minutes, then picked up the pace.

The French tried more and more to stage Messi while Leipzig built up around their own penalty area.

And lurked on the counterattack.

On one of them, Angeliño hit a long cross from the left and this time found Mukiele, who knocked the ball into the corner.

When it looked like a surprise, Messi was finally there.

Tyler Adams messed up the ball in distress, Mbappé picked it up and watched the Argentine star.

With the help of the post, PSG equalized.

And Leipzig lost national player Klostermann, who was injured in the defensive action.

Substitute Josko Gvardiol (72nd) had a good chance after a standard, but headed past.

On the other hand, an awkward action by Mohamed Simakan caused cheers in the Prinzenpark.

The defender knocked Mbappé in the penalty area, referee Marco Guida from Italy immediately pointed to the point.

Messi easily converted the 911 with a lob.

In stoppage time, Mbappé shot a penalty over the goal.