Football fans, brace yourselves for a tale of triumph, as Kylian Mbappe’s sensational hat-trick led Paris St Germain to a resounding 6-2 victory against Montpellier. This wasn’t just any win; it was a statement that echoed through the stands of Stade de la Mosson and across Ligue 1, as PSG secured their first league win in four matches and extended their lead at the top to a whopping 12 points over Brest.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with PSG initially taking a commanding lead thanks to Vitinha’s opener and Mbappe’s first goal. However, Montpellier wasn’t going down without a fight. They clawed back with an Arnaud Nordin header and a Teji Savanier penalty, leveling the score by halftime. But the second half belonged to PSG, as Mbappe’s “marvellous” goal, a Lee Kang-in strike, and the completion of Mbappe’s hat-trick left Montpellier reeling. Nuno Mendes added the cherry on top with a late goal to seal the emphatic win.
Manager Luis Enrique couldn’t hide his delight, stating, “I’m a lucky guy,” praising his “unbelievable players” and their “enormous quality and spirit.” His side’s unbeaten domestic record, stretching back to September, is a testament to their dominance.
The victory was particularly poignant for Mbappe, who played the full 90 minutes for the first time since announcing his intention to leave PSG at the end of the season. His hat-trick took his Ligue 1 tally to 24 goals and 38 across all competitions. His second goal of the night, PSG’s third, was a masterpiece, a ‘superb shot from range’ that kissed the underside of the crossbar on its way in.
While PSG soared, Montpellier’s defeat left them teetering just above the relegation playoff spot, a mere point above Nantes. Elsewhere, the Ligue 1 landscape continued to shift, with Brest being held to a draw by Lille, and Monaco’s late equalizer against Lorient keeping them in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
The season is approaching its conclusion, PSG’s supremacy appears unbreakable, with a 10th title in 12 seasons appearing inevitable. Mbappe finds himself in a bittersweet situation, with personal success overshadowed by an imminent departure. Currently, the focus is on his outstanding performance, as accurately stated by Luis Enrique, “We must take full advantage of his presence, to the maximum extent possible.”
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