Neymar Jr. Breaks Records with Five Goals in Ligue 1 MasterclassNeymar Jr. Breaks Records with Five Goals in Ligue 1 Masterclass Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar Jr. etched his name in history on Sunday, setting a new Ligue 1 scoring record with an astonishing five goals in a 7-2 victory over Montpellier. The Brazilian virtuoso showcased his exceptional skills throughout the match, tormenting the Montpellier defense with his dribbling, passing, and clinical finishing. In the 14th minute, he opened the scoring with an ice-cold penalty. Just three minutes later, he doubled his tally with a pinpoint strike from outside the box. As the first half progressed, Neymar continued his goal-scoring rampage. In the 27th minute, he completed his hat-trick with a tap-in after a brilliant run by Kylian Mbappé. He then converted another penalty in the 37th minute, taking his personal goal tally to four. Neymar’s scoring spree reached its peak in the second half when he netted his fifth goal in the 60th minute. He latched onto a long pass from Lionel Messi and coolly slotted it home with his left foot. The five-star performance from Neymar not only guided PSG to a comfortable win but also set a new record for the most goals scored by a player in a single Ligue 1 match since the 2017-18 season. “It was a special game for me,” said Neymar after the match. “I feel happy to have helped the team with my goals. We needed a good performance and a good result, and we did that today.” Neymar’s historic performance has further cemented his status as one of the greatest players of his generation. With his exceptional talent and unwavering determination, he continues to set new heights and redefine the boundaries of the sport.