By Sonia Twigg, Press Association Sport
Published: 23:36 GMT, 2 March 2019 | Updated: 01:19 GMT, 3 March 2019
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Kylian Mbappe warmed up for Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Manchester United as Paris St Germain came from behind to earn a late 2-1 win at relegation-threatened Caen.
Despite being 18th in the table and without a Ligue 1 win in 2019, Caen took the lead through Casimir Ninga after 56 minutes and looked capable of holding on for a point after the visitor's quick leveller.
Mbappe equalised with his first penalty of the season in the 59th minute before firing in the winner in the 87th.
Paris Saint-Germain's superstar striker Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the win over Caen
After falling behind, PSG could rely on Mbappe to level the clash from the spot on the hour
But he sealed the winner in the 87th minute to ensure PSG came out eventual 2-1 victors
Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon hugs the wonderkid after hitting the winner in Caen
The France striker has now scored seven goals in his last five games and will head into the Champions League last-16 second leg clash with United in ominously good form.
PSG had an early chance, but Layvin Kurzawa was only able to hit the bar with a