Mbappe Shines as PSG Thrash Lyon in Ligue 1 ThrillerMbappe Shines as PSG Thrash Lyon in Ligue 1 Thriller Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced a dominant performance to cruise past Lyon 6-1 in a captivating Ligue 1 encounter at the Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappe stole the show with a dazzling display, scoring a brace and assisting two more goals. The visitors started brightly and took an early lead through Karl Toko Ekambi’s towering header. However, PSG responded with devastating force. Mbappe equalized just minutes later with a sublime chipped finish, before Angel Di Maria gave them the advantage with a venomous strike. The second half was all about PSG. Mbappe orchestrated the third goal, setting up Lionel Messi with a pinpoint pass. The Argentine maestro curled the ball into the top corner with aplomb. Neymar then got involved, scoring a penalty after being fouled inside the box. Mbappe completed his brace with a clinical strike, taking his tally for the season to seven goals in five league games. The French forward’s brilliance was further highlighted when he set up Danilo Pereira for PSG’s sixth goal. Lyon’s resistance was finally broken, and they were left reeling from the relentless onslaught. PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed his team’s performance, particularly Mbappe’s outstanding display. “Kylian was phenomenal tonight,” said Pochettino. “He’s one of the best players in the world, and he showed it against Lyon. He’s an unstoppable force when he’s in this kind of form.” The victory extends PSG’s lead at the top of Ligue 1 to five points. They look well-poised to retain their domestic title, with Mbappe continuing to shine as their brightest star.