Star gazing

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

In the tunnel before kick-off, one man is in sharp focus

David Alaba arrives for the game

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Calm before the storm

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Flagging, in a good way

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France team-mates Presnel Kimpembe and Karim Benzema share an embrace

Kylian Mbappé and friends enter the fray

Vocal – and visible – support

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Thibaut Courtois is congratulated after saving Messi’s penalty

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Change of mood for Courtois after Mbappé’s goal

Ferland Mendy gets his head on the ball

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Celebrations after that goal

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Star gazing

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

In the tunnel before kick-off, one man is in sharp focus

David Alaba arrives for the game

‍

Calm before the storm

‍

Flagging, in a good way

‍

France team-mates Presnel Kimpembe and Karim Benzema share an embrace

Kylian Mbappé and friends enter the fray

Vocal – and visible – support

‍

Thibaut Courtois is congratulated after saving Messi’s penalty

‍

Change of mood for Courtois after Mbappé’s goal

Ferland Mendy gets his head on the ball

‍

Celebrations after that goal

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