Mbappé Scores Hat-Trick as PSG Cruise to VictoryMbappé Scores Hat-Trick as PSG Cruise to Victory Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) put on a dominant performance at the Parc des Princes on Sunday, crushing their opponents 5-1 with a scintillating hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé. The French forward opened the scoring in the 12th minute, firing a low shot into the bottom corner after a clever pass from Lionel Messi. He doubled his tally just 20 minutes later, receiving a pinpoint cross from Neymar and nodding the ball past the hapless goalkeeper. Neymar got in on the act in the 37th minute, making it 3-0 with a clinical finish from close range. Mbappé completed his hat-trick just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error to fire home from just outside the area. In the second half, PSG continued to dominate. Messi added to the scoreline in the 55th minute with a stunning free-kick that curled into the top corner. The Argentine maestro was a constant threat throughout the match, orchestrating the team’s attacks with ease. The only blemish on PSG’s performance came in the 68th minute when their opponents pulled one back through a penalty. However, the goal served as little more than a consolation as PSG cruised to a comfortable victory. Mbappé’s hat-trick was his second of the season and takes his tally to 20 goals in all competitions. The 24-year-old is in scintillating form and is once again proving why he is considered one of the best players in the world. PSG’s victory extends their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 standings to 12 points. They now have a commanding lead in the race for the title and will be confident of securing their 11th league championship in 15 years.
