Argentine international and forward enigma, Lionel Messi was spectacular tonight for Christophe Galtier led Paris Saint Germain team in their 26th league game of the current campaign at home against Nantes at the Parc Des Princes....CONTINUE READING
The 35 year old football icon retained his spot in his team’s starting XI line-up following his outstanding performance for the team in their previous game and he was able to replicate the same tempo.
Lionel Messi in the game was a big threat in the opposition box in the whole 90 minutes duration of the game thereby scored the opening goal of the night which was instrumental in the convincing four goals to two victory.
The first half of the game hanged on the balance with nothing separating the two sides going into the half time break with the host getting a double lead courtesy of a goal from Lionel Messi and an own-goal from Jaouen Hadjam, before Ludovic Blas and Ignatius Ganago got the visitor levelled to make it two all draw at the break.
The Parisien in the second half were able to get their form back on track as they stepped up their game with some more physical, tactical and technical displays as Danilo Pereira got his side the lead in the 60th minute to make it three goals to two before Kylian Mbappe wrapped up the crucial win in the 91st minute, to end the game four goals to two at full time.
Lionel Messi with his great influx of delivery in the show of the night will be hoping to keep the momentum going for his team in their next game as they continue their pursuit in the competition.
