The Parc des Princes, with all its regal connotations, was the perfect setting for the first leg of this round of 16 tie between two magisterial teams. Our Getty Images gallery shows this battle royale in all its glory, as Paris Saint-Germain took on Real Madrid vying to keep a place at the top table – and with aspirations of taking the throne
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In the tunnel before kick-off, one man is in sharp focus
In the tunnel before kick-off, one man is in sharp focus
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David Alaba arrives for the game
David Alaba arrives for the game
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Calm before the storm
Calm before the storm
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Flagging, in a good way
Flagging, in a good way
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France team-mates Presnel Kimpembe and Karim Benzema share an embrace
France team-mates Presnel Kimpembe and Karim Benzema share an embrace
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Kylian Mbappé and friends enter the fray
Kylian Mbappé and friends enter the fray
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Vocal – and visible – support
Vocal – and visible – support
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Thibaut Courtois is congratulated after saving Messi’s penalty
Thibaut Courtois is congratulated after saving Messi’s penalty
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Change of mood for Courtois after Mbappé’s goal
Change of mood for Courtois after Mbappé’s goal
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Ferland Mendy gets his head on the ball
Ferland Mendy gets his head on the ball
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Celebrations after that goal
Celebrations after that goal
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