Twitter erupts as PSG superstars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar combine to destroy Lille 7-1

PSG were at their brilliant best against Lille in their biggest game of the season so far

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced their best performance under new manager Christophe Galtier as they romped to a 7-1 win against LOSC Lille at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe emerged as the star of the show for the Parisian giants as he capped off a memorable night with a stunning hat-trick.

Neymar Jr. scored one goal apiece either side of half-time, while Lionel Messi and Achraf Hakimi also got their names on the scoresheet for the Ligue 1 champions.

Galtier's side raced off the blocks and scored the fastest goal in Ligue 1 history as Mbappe put the ball into the back of the net in the eighth second after a clever ball over the top from Messi.

PSG didn't look back after opening the scoring and added three more goals in the first half through Messi, Hakimi, and Neymar as they took complete control of the game to overwhelm the home side.

The Parisian giants started the second half just as they finished the first, dominating proceedings with a series of blistering attacks. Neymar and Mbappe doubled their tallies for the night with two well-taken goals in the second half, while Jonathan Bamba scored a consolation goal for Lille from close range in the 54th minute.

In the 86th minute, Mbappe completed his hat-trick after latching onto a wonderful pass from Neymar. Messi was also at his brilliant best on the night in what turned out to be a memorable outing for the PSG front three.

Ahead of the game, there was a lot of talk about a potential rift in the PSG squad after what transpired in the 5-2 win against Montpellier last weekend. After Mbappe missed a penalty in that game, PSG won another spot-kick, for which Neymar stepped up and converted from six yards out.

Mbappe reportedly wanted to take the second penalty as well, but Neymar decided to take the initiative for his side. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of his side's clash against Lille, Galtier clarified the situation in detail. He said:

"There is no discomfort. We saw each other quickly, the next day to be precise, to iron out all that and to say what we had to say to each other. That’s why there is no discomfort. I confirm it with a lot of sincerity, we had a very pleasant week in the work where everyone worked to prepare the game against Lille.”

He added:

“It can only evolve because it depends on who is on the field. For this game against Montpellier, there was a specific order: shooter number one Kylian and shooter number two Neymar. That’s what happened."

The Parisians didn't get a penalty against Lille, but there was no drama away from home this time around, as they scored a staggering seven goals to record a statement victory. On that note, here are some of the best tweets from the game.

Messi, Neymar and Mbappe steal the show for PSG: Best Twitter reactions

⚡ 8 SECONDS ⚡

Kylian Mbappé with the fastest goal in Ligue 1 history https://t.co/hNwwStjsY7

1-0 PSG.

LIONEL MESSI FINDS MBAPPE WITH AN ASSIST WITHIN 5 SECONDS AND MBAPPE SCORES!! https://t.co/OZ1rDYEb5v

People really created a narrative that all time talent like Mbappe Messi and Neymar couldn’t work together to excuse Pochettino’s lack of tactical flexibility🤣 twitter.com/mixahfanimo/st…

7-1 PSG.

KYLIAN MBAPPE HATTRICK! AND ANOTHER ASSIST FOR NEYMAR! https://t.co/HeT9vbyXif

Tempted to say Mbappe might be the greatest counter attacking player ever

Neymar, Messi and Mbappe hating each other might actually be a blessing in disguise these guys are fighting for the most G/A every game now

Neymar gets another assist and Mbappé gets another goal as PSG just keep playing gorgeous stuff.

This front 3 has cooked tonight. https://t.co/tWSJqyNhdi

kills me when people blame poch for messi being washed like mbappe didn’t have the season of his life

"Right lads they've got Messi and Mbappe so keep it tight early doors and ahhh bollocks" https://t.co/unFOE2CrsA

Most goals scored in Europe's top five leagues in 2022:

◉ Kylian Mbappé (21)

Most assists in Europe's top five leagues in 2022:

◉ Lionel Messi (12)

And they've combined for the quickest Ligue 1 goal since Opta records began in 2006/07 (8 seconds). 🤝 https://t.co/oEH2Pd27SB

Mbappé and Messi just abused the kick off glitch irl, that was too funny

Galtier is taking the best out of Messi, and that's the best thing any manager can do.

Messi and Neymar this season https://t.co/hJM271taP6

Messi looking like Messi, Neymar looking like Neymar, Hakimi looking like Hakimi, Mendes looking like Mendes, and the list goes on and on.

Galtier is putting players in positions to succeed where as Poch did not. If you need evidence for how a coach can impact a team, it’s this.

Neymar and Messi equal 9 goals and 5 assists combined so far on their last 4 matches.

Fantastic duo. https://t.co/3SRqKgNDgh

17G, 15A for Messi in 2022, the 'washed' allegations didn't last long.

Messi doesn't score - "He can't score in farmers league"

When Messi scores - "Lol it's just farmers league."

The Assist of Leo Messi to Mbappe is the quickest (8 seconds) in League 1 history as per opta records. ⚡🅰️ https://t.co/4EkxX4VW1b

Galtier has cracked the code man can’t lie, Messi is dictating from Central, Neymar is staying within the final third, Marquinhos as a 6/central centre back hybrid with Verratti and Vitinha either side, beautiful

It’s not a PSG game nowadays without Messi assisting Neymar, is it?

Neymar in all competitions this season:

👤 4 appearances
👥 4 starts
⏱ 4 90s
⚽️ 7 goals
🎯 6 assists
🥅 3.26 goal-involvements per 90

He is averaging just 27:37 minutes per goal-involvement. https://t.co/N1Kh4ZGjfz

Arsenal top of the table, Neymar back to his best and Özil making his return to football

What a beautiful weekend.

18 goals in the last 4 games so far.

Christophe Galtier 🇫🇷 https://t.co/g8tZRZyuIH

PSG need to keep this momentum and spirit. Galtier making them cook.

Galtier is building well on Poch’s work with this team towards the end of last season.

There’s more cohesion now as they play together more (front 3 especially). They press better and play with a higher intensity.

Galtier saved my life