It was Kylian Mbappe who starred as PSG maintained their unbeaten start to the season by defeating Reims 2-0 on Sunday. Lionel Messi made his much-anticipated Ligue 1 debut for Paris St Germain on Sunday, but it was Kylian Mbappe who excelled.
Antoine Mbappe gave PSG a taste of what they would be losing out on if he left for Real Madrid, who had been interested in signing the France striker since Lionel Messi arrived on a two-year deal from Barcelona.
Because of the win, PSG now has a maximum of 12 points in the standings.
The Auguste Delaune stadium sold all 20,545 tickets for Messi’s appearance, and the supporters, who shouted his name throughout the game, were rewarded in the 66th minute when he came in to replace the disappointing Neymar.
Even yet, Mbappe delivered a magnificent performance, seemingly unconcerned by the transfer mania that engulfed his career.
Just two days before the window closed on January 31st, the 22-year-quickness old’s and sense of time made all the difference.
Angel Di Maria sent in a cross for Mbappe, who headed it in after 15 minutes.
A few minutes before halftime Reims put some pressure on PSG, with Moreto Cassama striking the crossbar with an incredible effort.
Marshall Munetsi appeared to have equalized for Reims five minutes into the second half, but his attempt was ruled off for offside.
PSG defeats Reims 2-0 thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s double strike and Lionel Messi’s Ligue 1 debut.
MESSI WELCOMED
After 57 minutes, Messi began to warm up, prompting cheers from the Reims fans, whom he saluted.
After Mbappe had increased PSG’s lead from Achraf Hakimi’s cross at the conclusion of a swift counterattack, they sang his name as he was ready to enter the pitch.
After winning the Copa America with Argentina on July 10, Mbappe joined Messi on the pitch. However, Messi wasn’t in the same condition as Mbappe.
A win was crucial for Messi’s debut, said PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino.
“He’s a calming influence on the squad.” Everyone on the team benefits from his enthusiasm.”
As well as during and after the game, the Reims defender Andrew Gravillon crossed Messi’s path twice.
“He’s a very amazing individual. He played in the Champions League last year, and now it’s a pleasure to have him in our league and a pleasure to push him,” remarked the Argentinian star.
For whatever reason, he didn’t let me have it when I went to visit him to collect his shirt for my brother. “Perhaps next time I’ll be more fortunate.”
It was an eventful day for the French champions, who overcame Montpellier 2-1 to begin their championship defense, and Anger, who surprised everyone by defeating Rennes to finish second with 10 points.
Yazici and David scored to give Lille its first win of the season in the Ligue 1 standings. After Junior Sambia was sent off late in the second half, Montpellier finished the game with 10 men.
In a 2-2 home draw with Metz, newly promoted Clermont Foot maintained their undefeated record after coming back from two goals down. With eight points from their first four matches, they are now ranked third.
Lionel Messi makes his Ligue 1 debut in PSG’s win against Reims.
Ligue 1 Reims vs PSG: Highlights
11:27 PM: Lineups Out, Lionel Messi on the bench!
Reims: Rajkovic, Gravillon, Faes, abdelhamid, Foket, Munetsi, Cassma, Lopy, Kebbal, Mbuku, Toure
PSG: Navas, Diallo, Marquinhos, Kehrer, Hakimi, Verratti, Gueye, Wujnaldum, Neymar, Mbappe, Di Maria
On Sunday, the 32-year-old striker may make his competitive return. In the final of Copa America, Messi’s lifelong ambition of winning an international event with Argentina came to an end. For the match against Remis’ in the Ligue 1, he has been included in PSG’s visiting squad.
Earlier. After PSG’s 4-2 win over Brest, Pochettino told ESPN Argentina, “It’s been a wonderful week for Leo.” As long as everything goes well, I’d want to see him on the squad and competing against Reims.”
On the other hand, in a news conference on Saturday, PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino said it was too early to tell if Argentine striker Lionel Messi will be included in the team to go to Reims on Sunday.
Since joining PSG on Aug. 10, Messi, 34, has yet to appear in a match for the club.
Pochettino said at a news conference on Saturday: “We need to analyze and we will decide later.” “He has a lot of drive and determination. His professionalism is outstanding, and he has adapted extremely quickly to his new colleagues and to a new environment.”
A mysterious tweet from the brother of PSG’s owner suggests that Cristiano Ronaldo might join Lionel Messi.
Coach Oscar Garcia, a former Barcelona player, weighed in on Lionel Messi’s debut match in France in an interview with AFP. It was as follows:
Garcia admitted to EFE that “nobody has figured out how to stop him as an individual.” Because he’s still at Barcelona, he said, he’d rather not confront him.
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