PSG returned to the top with the goals of Messi-Mbap

Lionel Messi brought great form for Argentina in club football. Another free-kick scored a great goal. Still, PSG was in danger of losing points. Kylian Mbappé made the difference by substituting. The champions returned to the top of the League One points table after defeating Nice.

Christophe Galtier’s side won the league match 2-1 at home in Paris on Saturday night.

French striker Hugo Ekiti got a chance in the starting eleven in this match with Messi and Neymar in attack. Mbappe is kept on the bench.

Although PSG was ahead in possession of the ball, no one could create a clear chance in the beginning. Finally, in the 28th minute, Messi took the lead for the hosts.

The Argentina star’s left-footed shot from a free-kick from just outside the D-box went over the defensive wall and into the net for Konakuni. Goalkeeper Kaspar Smeikel had nothing to do but watch. PSG were awarded the free-kick when Messi was fouled himself.

According to sports statistics firm Opta, Messi has scored 60 goals from direct free kicks, the first for PSG. 50 for Barcelona and 9 in Argentina jersey.