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Mbappe-Messi double act earns PSG comeback win against Leipzig

October 19, 2021 Paris St Germain's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal with Kylian Mbappe REUTERS

Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi found their groove as they inspired their side to a 3-2 comeback victory at home to RB Leipzig in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday.

Mbappe was the first to strike and Messi had the France forward to thank for his second-half double after the Ligue 1 side had fallen 2-1 behind following goals by Andre Silva and Nordi Mukiele either side of the interval.

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