UEFA Champions League: PSG, Citizens Take Series Openers As Knockout Stage Opens

 The knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League commenced on Tuesday with the opening game of each of two Round of 16 series.

At Jose Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon:

Bernardo Silva scored twice (17', 44') as Manchester City destroyed Sporting CP 5-0 on the road in their series opener.

At Parc des Princes, Paris:

Kylian Mbappe's goal at the death (90'+4) enabled Paris Saint-Germaine to take the opening game of their series with Real Madrid 1-0 at home.