Twitter explodes as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi combine to spearhead PSG to 2-0 win against Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured an important victory in terms of their Ligue 1 title hopes as they triumphed 2-0 against Monaco at the Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show for the Parisian giants, with his second goal coming after a good bit of work from Lionel Messi.
PSG were awarded an early penalty after Djibril Sidibe brought down Angel di Maria inside the box. While it looked like Messi would take the spot-kick, Mbappe stepped up and made no mistake to put his side 1-0 up on the night. Monaco had their fair share of chances but were unable to beat Gianluigi Donnarumma between the sticks, as the Italian enhanced his reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in world football with an impressive display.
Messi assists Mbappe again in crucial PSG win against Monaco
Just before the interval, Mbappe doubled his tally with another important goal for PSG. As Monaco probed to find an equalizer, Messi latched onto a poor pass and drove forward with the ball. The Argentine great then teed up Mbappe on the edge of the box, who finished emphatically to haunt his former club.
Messi had a few chances to get his name on the scoresheet, but it didn't quite happen for the Argentine in front of goal. However, he produced another scorching assist for Mbappe and has been PSG's star of the show in the UEFA Champions League this season, as he continues to adapt to life at his new club.
In the closing stages of the game, Monaco piled on the pressure to get on the scoresheet, but Donnarumma stood tall to secure a clean sheet for PSG. Courtesy of their victory, PSG have opened up a 13-point lead at the Ligue 1 summit and Mbappe was the star of the show against his former club, as he led from the front with an impressive brace.
Mbappe also got his name on the history books, as his second goal of the night was his 100th for PSG in Ligue 1. In what turned out to be a routine victory for PSG, here are the best tweets from the game.
I’ll never get tired of Messi and Mbappé pointing at each other after assisting each other’s goals https://t.co/QQ4rmAlqcd
Mbappé's finishing is ruthless. So much power and precision behind his shots. That and his explosiveness on and off the ball makes him so special.
Kylian Mbappé has now been directly involved in 143 goals in 142 home games in his career for club and country.
From Principality to Parc des Prince. 👑 https://t.co/aJQ4eb0rdZ
Messi pressing to intercept the ball then set up Mbappé, but Twitter pundits will tell you he’s lazy.
Just few days back, the president of FC barcelona said 'Dembele is better than Mbappe'😂
Mbappé has 50 G/A in 51 UCL games and they were comparing him to FODEN AND CHIESA 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
A goal created by Messi and Mbappé, as they always are. I wonder how crazy this duo will be come the second part of the season..
MESSI ASSISTS MBAPPE https://t.co/1ssBWYkDvW
Love that Messi and Mbappé keep switching off penalties.
Clearly tons of respect there, big fan of the bromance. https://t.co/6xG76E5OpH
PSG are wearing gold lettering vs. Monaco today to celebrate Leo Messi’s Ballon d’Or 🏆 https://t.co/8VX92b4pYC
mid December & Conor Gallagher has as many league goals this season as Kane, Aubameyang & Messi combined
PSG will wear a special edition gold-tinted kit against Monaco tonight, to celebrate Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or win. (📷:@PSG_inside) https://t.co/CJIYGwfibL
Messi had this team competing for the title until the last few weeks of the sesson and people dare to say he doesn't deseeve individual awards lmao
That was his worst game of the year for me, or atleast from what I can remember
319 Assists for Messi, the most in history. 🐐 https://t.co/hV9LFZi3df
Lionel Messi holds the records for the most goals in a calendar year and the most assists in the history of the sport. You got to be f*cking deluded to NOT think this guy is the greatest player of all time.
Messi has 319 assists in his career. Crazy to think he should probably be closer to 400.
Hall of shame performance from Messi.
If I don’t see some dribbling next game, I am going on loan to Maradona FC with option to buy. https://t.co/PBVk8YHE9Y
Messi and Mbappe’s link up 🤌🏼
Messi has scored 1 League Goal in last 9 Months his conversion rate this season is 2.4% which is the worst for any player in Top 6 Leagues of Europe 😳.
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