Kylian Mbappé poses Unai Emery a dilemma as PSG face le money time | Paul Doyle


The manager must decide whether an out-of-sorts Mbappé or in-form Ángel Di María is better equipped for Real Madrid test

Paris Saint-Germain are nearing le money time, to use the Anglicism that has gained currency among French commentators without ever being circulated widely in English. It refers to the decisive stage in contests, the moments where top performers step up and prove they are worth the big bucks. Wednesday’s Champions League tie between PSG and Real Madrid fits that bill even if it is only a last-16 eliminator.

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