Messi, Neymar and Mbape on the score sheet as PSG thrash Lorient 5:1. Paris saint Germain emphatically defeated their visitors 5:1 on Sunday evening as a brace for both Neymar and Kylian Mbape and a solitary goal from Lionel Messi saw the Parisian continue their push for a tenth Ligue 1 title.
This match marks the first time the super trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbape would all get on the score sheet as they brush aside their opponent Fc Lorient in the PARC Des Prince.
The Ultra (PSG die hard fans) still angered at the players booed the team Manager Mauricio Pochettino before the kick Off.
The fans have been clamoring to see their star studded front three bring their A game to play and they did so combining to devastating effect for the first goal a nice intricate passing among the trio saw Kylian Mbappe release Neymar Jr who had the simplest of task as he sided footed the ball into the goal to give the Parisian the lead.
Lorient offer little threat going forward as the star studded front three kept them busy with some nice inter play.PSG looked comfortable on the ball and got their second goal of the game on the 28th minute Kylian Mbappe riffling an unstoppable effort past the Goalkeeper to make it 2:0 before the half hour mark.
Lorient would be given a lifeline into the game as a mistake at the back saw Lorient front man Terem Moffi Capitalize on an heavy pass as he got in front of both Kimpembe and Donnarumma to poke the ball home.
The red hot french man Kylian Mbappe would restore his side’s two goal lead with a rocket of a goal from the edge of the box to make the match 3:1 on the 67tg minute.
Mbappe then turned provider again as he teed up Lionel Messi who saw his effort hit the under side of the bar before nestling into the net making it four goal to one.
Lorient were content sitting back, soaking the pressure and looking to capitalize on the counter attack, but barely had a sniff of the ball as PSG maintained possession.
Neymar Jr who started the on-slaught would cap off the day with a brace as he was set up by Kylian Mbappe for the fifth of the game.
A dominant display from the Parisian bas they continue to fight for the only trophy available to them this season.Kylian Mbappe was impressive as he was involved in all five goals.At 23 years old, Kylian Mbappé has been directly involved in 315 goals in 323 first-team appearances for club & country.He averages a goal or assist once every 75.8 minutes.
Kylian Mbappe was quizzed about his future after the match and he had this to say;
“There is no need to talk a lot… there are new elements that I will consider for my future. It’s not an easy decision, my family will help me”.
“I don’t want to make any mistake. My choice hasn’t been made, the whole world knows that”.
