PSG-LORIENT. Paris had to reassure its public against the 16th in Ligue 1, mission accomplished. The championship leader crushed his opponent at the Parc des Princes (5-1) on behalf of the 30th day of the League. Mauricio Pochettino’s men mastered the match thanks to a new recital signed by Mbappé, author of a double and two assists. Neymar and Messi also found the net. Summary of the meeting.
23:15 – The summary of the match
Paris received Lorient at the Parc des Princes on behalf of the 30th day of Ligue 1. After the slap received in Madrid, the whistles of the public against Bordeaux and the correction against Monaco, Mauricio Pochettino’s men had the mission of win with the way to reconcile with the supporters. From the start of the meeting, Parisian good intentions were there. Very involved, the Parisians started the meeting foot to the floor and logically opened the scoring: on a service from Mbappé, Neymar deceived Dreyer with a flat foot (12th). A few minutes later, Mbappé scored the break goal (28th). At the break, Paris logically led (2-0) thanks to a very good complicity of his trio Messi – Neymar – Mbappé. On returning from the locker room, a ball from Hakimi revived the Hakes who reduced the score through Moffi (56th). Doubt began to settle on the Parisian side but not at Mbappé who widened the gap on a high-class individual action (67th). A few minutes later, Messi, silent for 7 games, also found the net on a serve from the tricolor international (73rd). At the end of the meeting, Neymar offered himself a double on a new offering signed Mbappé (90th). Paris finally won (5-1) against Les Merlus thanks to a recital of its number 7 author of a double and 3 assists.
23:02 – Mbappé: “I didn’t make my choice”
Still sparkling this evening at the Parc des Princes for this PSG – Lorient match, Mbappé shared his feelings at the microphone of Prime Video: “I’m in a great moment, in a very great team. We had fun and we given. We have to bring this 10th championship back to the club. The fans have the right not to be happy. But we are all together. We want to finish well, to respect ourselves. It is important to have respect for we the club, the supporters. We have the opportunity to make history and continue our march forward. (…) No, no, I did not make my choice (note: to stay at PSG). I am thinking , I don’t want to be wrong.”
22:58 – Neymar: “We want to win this title”
Double scorer against Lorient, Neymar spoke to the journalists of Prime Video at the final whistle of PSG – Lorient: “I am happy for the victory and for our match. The team played well. The championship is difficult and we have to keep winning to show that we want to win this title. (…) Nobody likes to lose. Madrid was difficult, we have to keep moving forward. This defeat hurts us. For the public too it’s complicated but I can assure you that it’s even harder for us.”
22:56 – The Fairy: “At 2-1 there was something to do”
At the final whistle of PSG – Lorient, Enzo Le Fée expressed his frustration at the microphone of Prime Video: “I think we may have wanted to look for them a little too high. “We couldn’t get the ball back and we got tired. I think that after the goal, at 2-1, there was something to do. We didn’t have that clarity there and we know what happened next. “
22:51 – New Mbappé recital
The matches follow one another and look alike for the international tricolor. Facing the Merlus, the native of Bondy flew over the meeting. Passer, scorer, organizer, leader… The number 7 of the Rouge et Bleu has done it all. Result: a big victory (5-1) with two goals scored and three assists delivered. Phenomenal.
22:46 – Paris wins (5-1)
Parisians recital at the Parc des Princes on behalf of the 30th day of Ligue 1. Neymar (12th) and Mbappé (29th) found the net in a first act mastered by the Parisians. On returning from the locker room, the Rouge et Bleu were surprised by Moffi’s goal (56th) but Mbappé quickly reassured the Rouge et Bleu. First by scoring a second goal (67th) then by offering an assist to Messi (73rd) then to Neymar (90th). Paris finally wins (5-1) and gives itself a bath of confidence at home.
22:38 – ⌛ Card of Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes (5-1)
Paris Saint-Germain therefore won the victory (5-1) and this success is well deserved in view of the figures. With 73% possession of the ball, against 27% for FC Lorient, and 8 shots on target (4 for FC Lorient), Paris Saint-Germain indeed dominated many areas of the game during the match.
22:36 – Double for Neymar!
What a goal again from the Brazilian! The international auriverde eliminates his vis-a-vis with a small lethal point. He finds Mbappé in relay who serves the Brazilian in the race and deceives Dreyer with the inside of the right foot. That’s (5-1) for PSG!
22:34 – ⚽ Neymar scores another goal for Paris Saint-Germain (5-1)!
Another goal for Paris Saint-Germain! Neymar shakes the nets in the 90th minute of this 2nd half! It’s starting to smell scorched for FC Lorient. The score is 5-1 at the Parc des Princes.
22:33 – PSG – Lorient: new changes for the Hakes
Two new changes for Lorient: Monconduit and Lefée are replaced by Silva and Lemoine for the last minutes of this PSG – Lorient.
22:29 – Ramos, from whistles to applause
Whistled by the Parisian public on each touch of the ball, Sergio Ramos is now applauded by the supporters on each intervention. Funny meeting for the Spanish central defender.
22:27 – Mbappé’s post!
Him again! Found on the right by Neymar, the tricolor international drops Pétrot and tries his luck. His cross shot from the right touches the outgoing post of Dreyer. Number 7 of the Red and Blue is on fire.
22:26 – PSG – Lorient: change for the Parisians
New change for Mauricio Pochettino in this PSG – Lorient: Danilo Pereira is replaced by Thilo Kehrer.
22:24 – PSG – Lorient: double change for the Hakes
Two new changes for Lorient: Ouattara and Moffi are replaced by Laurienté and Boisgard for the last quarter of an hour of this PSG – Lorient.
22:24 – Messi puts an end to the food shortage!
After 7 games without scoring, his longest club scarcity for 14 years, the Argentinian has found the net. Mbappé catches cold Laporte on the left side and serves Messi on his way home. The number 30 of the Rouge et Bleu leaves Dreyer no chance. Paris leads (4-1).
22:17 – Change for PSG
New change for Mauricio Pochettino: Marquinhos, applauded by the entire Parc des Princes, is replaced by Sergio Ramos.
22:17 – ⚽ New goal at the Parc des Princes for Paris Saint-Germain (4-1)!
Another goal for Paris Saint-Germain! Lionel Messi shines in the 73rd minute of play of this 2nd half! It smells of correction for FC Lorient. The score is 4-1 at the Parc des Princes.
22:15 – The double for Mbappé!
The French international offers a breath of fresh air to less diligent Parisians in this second act. High recovery from Hakimi who serves Mbappé. The number 7 of PSG eliminates Laporte with a right hook and tries his luck. His powerful cross strike deceives Dreyer. Paris leads (3-1).
22:11 – ⚽ Goal signed Kylian Mbappe in Paris (3-1)!
Paris Saint-Germain increases its lead in this match against FC Lorient, thanks to a goal scored by Kylian Mbappe in the 67th minute of play in this 2nd period. We are 3 to 1 at the Parc des Princes!
22:10 – Moffi tries her luck from afar
Nice full axis combination of Hakes. Moffi tries his luck from a distance, it is on target but captured without problem by Donnarumma.
22:07 – Lorient is better
Totally dominated in the first 45 of the match, Christophe Pélissier’s men recovered: 4 strikes in this second period and an equalizer signed Moffi. Paris did not attempt any hit.
22:04 – PSG – Lorient: a rough Paris
Very diligent and involved in the first act, the Rouge et Bleu have changed their face since the start of the second half. The transmissions are less clear and the game slower. The Hakes are doing better and are hurting Pochettino’s men on the counter.
22:02 – The error of the Parisians benefits the Hakes!
Big mistake on the part of the Parisian defenders. Hakimi plays back for Marquinhos. The pass is missed and the Brazilian is too short. Moffi takes advantage of this and deceives Donnarumma with the toe of his left foot. Hake score reduction!