Former Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, has knocked French media for’ eliminating’Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi.

Aguero said this while protecting Messi after the seven-time Ballon d’ Or winner was knocked for his bad efficiency throughout PSG’s Champions League round of 16 first-leg 1-0 success against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Messi was handed just a 3 out of 10 score by French outlet, L’Equipe, for his ‘worrying’ limp display after his remarkable penalty miss out on against Real Madrid during the encounter.

The previous Barcelona captain stopped working to convert from 12 yards when handed a spot-kick against Real Madrid, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois conserving his effort.

But Kylian Mbappe scored a late objective to make sure PSG defeated the Los Blancos in Paris.

“What s ** t this Leo penalty story. He played well, broke lines. He was extremely active and excellent,” Aguero informed RMC Sport.

“In France, magazines and newspapers killed him. They are a ****** s.”#