Lionel Messi Scores First Ligue 1 Goal in PSG's Victory
Paris Saint-Germain Extends Lead with 3-1 Win over Nantes
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured another Ligue 1 victory, defeating visiting Nantes 3-1 at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. The league leaders extended their lead to 12 points with this win.
Messi's First Ligue 1 Goal
Lionel Messi finally scored his first Ligue 1 goal for PSG, opening the scoring in the 22nd minute. Neymar Jr. doubled the lead in the 43rd minute, giving PSG a comfortable cushion at halftime.
Mbappe's Impact
Kylian Mbappe came off the bench in the second half to make an immediate impact. He won and converted a penalty in the 69th minute, extending PSG's lead to 3-0. Nantes pulled one back through Ludovic Blas in the 75th minute, but it was too little too late.
Six-Goal Thriller
A total of six goals were scored in a thrilling encounter at the Parc des Princes. PSG controlled much of the possession and created numerous chances, while Nantes showed resilience and threatened on the counterattack.
Ligue 1 Standings
With this victory, PSG maintained their dominance at the top of the Ligue 1 table, extending their lead over second-placed Nice to 12 points. Nantes remained in 11th place with 21 points from 18 matches.
Upcoming Fixtures
PSG will next face Saint-Étienne on Wednesday, December 14, at the Parc des Princes. Nantes will host Lens on the same day at the Stade de la Beaujoire.
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