Results of PSG vs. Juventus: Kylian Mbappe's brace was sufficient to fend off Juve's second-half assault in the tournament's opening match.

Results of PSG vs. Juventus: Kylian Mbappe's brace was sufficient to fend off Juve's second-half assault in the tournament's opening match. PC Credit: Google

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