UEFA Champions League: Icardi's goal helps PSG defeat Galatasaray

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) rode on Mauro Icardi's heroics to bag a 0-1 win over Galatasaray in ir Champions League Group A clash on Tuesday night. Inter Milan loanee joined PSG in summer transfer window and is jelling well in absence of PSG striker Edinson Cavani. PSG showed great character against Istanbul's one-sided audience. Angel Di Maria missed a sitter and PSG wouldn't have received an easier opportunity. Win over Galatasaray saw PSG move on top of Group A table, whereas, Real Madrid drifted to last position after a draw against Club Brugge. 

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UEFA Champions League: Galatasaray vs PSG match report

Muslera's decent goalkeeping and Di Maria's clumsy finishing restricted PSG from capitalising on some crucial chances to grab an early lead. Di Maria fired a chance directly into hands of Galatasaray's keeper and in next attempt, Muslera produced a stunning effort to push Di Maria's shot over bar. Keylor Navas looked strong in goal for PSG as he denied some brilliant efforts from visitors. Seri's threatening free-kick was palmed away by Navas to keep score level. 

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Thomas Tuchel's men grabbed lead seven minutes past Seri-free-kick as some neat build-up concluded in Pablo Sarabia's low cross for Icardi, who calmly slotted ball into net in 52nd minute. Kylian Mbappe came in for goalscorer in  61st minute and youngster tested Muslera with a low angled shot at near post. After first goal, game opened up from both ends as Galatasaray and PSG created a number of chances in next 30 minutes of match. Muslera and Navas displayed an exceptional performance to t let ball go past by m in closing sts of match. 

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