Xtra Time Web Desk: The much fancied star trio MNM (Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe) failed to inpire Paris Saint-Germain as they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Wednesday night.
The Argentine superstar playing his first game alongside Neymar and Mbappe was far from his brilliant best. Apart from hitting the woodwork, Messi had a poor match by his standards.
Ander Herrera put PSG ahead in the first half but Mauricio Pochettino’s side lacked quality and defensive focus against a Brugge team who levelled before the break through Hans Vanaken and had the better chances in the game.
Herrera put the Ligue 1 side in the lead after converting from a Mbappe cross in the 15th minute. Mbappe came close to scoring himself after he and Messi set up well. His angled shot was deflected by Simon Mignolet.
The home side drew level from a counter attack in the 27th minute. Vanaken connected with Eduard Sobol’s cutbackto beat Keylor Navas to see the score 1-1.