Ligue 1 leaders PSG cruised to a 5-1 win away from home against defending champions Lille on Sunday night. The Parisians produced one of their best performances of the season, dominating every aspect of the game. Lionel Messi, who had only scored once in Ligue 1 prior to the match, got on the score sheet, courtesy of a first-half chip over goalkeeper Ivo Grbic.
The Argentina skipper also provided an assist for Presnel Kimpembe and could’ve had a brace but for the crossbar. Mbappe was also in decent shape against Lille and scored a beautiful curler in the 67th minute to seal the emphatic win.
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The 23-year-old PSG ace also talked about making room for his currently recovering teammate Neymar.
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Messi’s strike against Lille took his season’s tally to seven, across tournaments. Mbappe, on the other hand, has 20 goals in 30 appearances in all competitions.
Lionel Messi ‘fed up’ with PSG: Reports
PSG number 30 Lionel Messi is reportedly ‘living hell’ in Paris and wants to return to Barcelona as soon as possible. According to reports in El Nacional, the Argentine has asked his father Jorge to get in touch with Blaugrana president Joan Laporta and arrange for his return to Camp Nou. As per the report, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner wants to board the flight back to Catalonia as early as next summer.
Current Barcelona boss Xavi is also interested in bringing back his friend and will reportedly look for solutions in the summer transfer window. The 34-year-old forward is also prepared to take a significant pay cut to facilitate his return.
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