Despite holding a 2-0 lead on aggregate for the first 61 minutes, PSG absolutely unraveled on Wednesday in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Real Madrid as Karim Benzema netted a hat-trick and ended the French outfit's dreams of winning Europe's most prized competition.
By no surprise, emotions were running at an all-time high following the shocking defeat, with Neymar and keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma getting into a heated scuffle, per ESPN. PSG teammates had the separate the two after they blamed each other for the loss. The Brazilian and Italian internationals squared each other up, with Neymar blaming Donnarumma for allowing the first goal.
Article Continues BelowDonnarumma was evidently fouled by Karim Benzema but there was no call and the Frenchman eventually slotted home. Donnarumma also blamed Neymar for giving up possession on the second goal. PSG can point fingers all they want, but it's not going to change anything. They blew their chance at European glory and now, it's foregone conclusion Kylian Mbappe will leave for Madrid this summer.
The youngster scored an emphatic first goal and was electrifying all night, but the tables quickly turned after Los Blancos equalized. The only way Mbappe was actually going to stay at PSG is if they captured the most prestigious piece of hardware in club football. Now, Paris will strictly focus on Ligue 1 and enjoy the last days of their talisman in a PSG shirt.