PSG"s Dynamic Duo: Messi and Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi performed brilliantly, assisting each other's strikes and securing a 3-0 victory over their bitter enemies.
Despite coming into the match in poor form and holding a five-point advantage atop the Ligue 1 table over Marseille, PSG knew that any more slips could hurt their chances of winning the domestic title. They didn't falter and increased their lead to eight points by the end of the match.
Marseille started strong, but Mbappe's goal from Messi on the counter changed the game's momentum, and PSG dominated from there. Messi scored his first Le Classique goal and his 700th club goal of his career, while Mbappe's second equalled Edinson Cavani's all-time PSG goal-scoring record.
Conclusion:
The only setback for PSG was the loss of defender Presnel Kimpembe, who was stretchered off in tears due to a non-contact injury within the opening 20 minutes. Kimpembe will miss the rest of the season, and with PSG's already thin defensive ranks, his absence could be costly moving forward
Keypoints:
1. PSG defeated Marseille 3-0 in a Le Classique rivalry match at Stade Velodrome
2. Kylian Mbappe scored a brace, while Lionel Messi added the third goal and his 700th career club goal
3. Mbappe and Messi assisted each other's strikes, displaying a stellar combined performance
4. PSG came into the match in poor form, holding a five-point advantage over Marseille in the Ligue 1 table
5. The victory increased PSG's lead to eight points by the end of the match
6. The only setback for PSG was the loss of defender Presnel Kimpembe, who was stretchered off with a non-contact injury and will miss the rest of the season
