Lionel Messi Returns and Scores as PSG Cruise to Victory Over Ajaccio

Paris: Superstar Lionel Messi, who was suspended for going to Saudi Arabia without the permission of the team authorities, returned to PSG and won the match. With star striker Kylian Mbappe’s double goal advantage, the Parisians crushed Ajaccio, which is in 18th place in League One, by five goals without opposition.

PSG, who had 73 percent of the ball in the match, started scoring in the 22nd minute through Danilo’s pass through Fabian Ruiz. In the 33rd minute, when Mbappe’s shot was blocked by the opposing goalie, it landed at the feet of Ashraf Hakimi. The lead was doubled as the player hit the ball into the net without making a mistake. After returning from the break, it was Mbappe’s turn. The superstar’s first goal was in the 47th minute. With this, Mbappe reached the achievement of being the player who completes 25 goals in the league for the fourth time. The Frenchman also scored in the 54th minute after catching a long ball from Sergio Ramos.

Ajax had their best chance of the match in the 67th minute. However, Michael Barreto’s powerful right-footed shot hit the crossbar and went out. In the 73rd minute, Ajaccio defender Mohamed Yussuf made a mistake trying to block Marquinhos’ shot and the ball ended up in his own net. With this the goal list is complete. However, the game turned rough later on. PSG’s Ashraf Hakimi was sent off in the 77th minute and Mankani of the opposition three minutes later, but no goals were scored. While entering the match after the suspension, Lionel Messi was received by one group of fans with applause while the other group cheered.

With only three matches left in the league, PSG are only four points away from winning the title for the eleventh time. Christopher Gatlier’s team has a six-point lead over second-placed Lens.