In a scintillating display of football wizardry, Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a thunderous hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured an explosive 5-2 victory over Montpellier at the Parc des Princes.In a scintillating display of football wizardry, Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a thunderous hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured an explosive 5-2 victory over Montpellier at the Parc des Princes. After a brief spell on the sidelines, the Argentine maestro was unleashed upon the unsuspecting Montpellier defense and he wasted no time in making his presence felt. In the 15th minute, he received a pinpoint pass from Kylian Mbappé and with his customary grace and precision, slotted the ball into the bottom corner. Just 10 minutes later, Messi doubled his tally with a moment of individual brilliance. Dribbling past two defenders with ease, he rifled a stunning shot from the edge of the box, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Montpellier showed some resilience, pulling one back through Elye Wahi, but PSG remained relentless in their pursuit of goals. On the stroke of halftime, Messi completed his hat-trick with a clinical finish from close range after a mazy run from Neymar. The second half was no less entertaining, with both teams trading blows. Wahi grabbed his second of the night for Montpellier, but PSG struck back through Mbappé and Carlos Soler to seal a comprehensive victory. Messi’s return was a sight to behold. His vision, ball control, and ability to score goals from any position were once again on full display. With his hat-trick, he extended his lead as PSG’s all-time top scorer with 71 goals. PSG’s victory was a resounding statement of intent. With Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar all in top form, they are a formidable force that will be hard to stop in their pursuit of domestic and European glory.
