Fans on Twitter exploded as Lionel Messi scored the winner to complete a come-from-behind 2-1 win for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) against Toulouse on Saturday, February 4. With Neymar and Kylian Mbappe absent from the team due to injuries, the onus was on Messi to guide his team to victory.
The Parisians, however, didn’t get off to an ideal start. Branco van den Boomen found the back of the net in the 20th minute of the game to give the visitors the lead at the Parc des Princes.
Achraf Hakimi restored parity for Christophe Galtier’s team with his strike in the 38th minute of the match. The teams headed down the tunnel for the half-time break with the score being level at 1-1.
Messi gave his side the lead in the 58th minute of the match. Hakimi was the creator-in-chief this time around with his mazy run. Messi took the ball from the former Real Madrid man and fired his effort past Maxime Dupe from outside the area.
The goal marked Messi’s 15th across competitions this season and 10th in Ligue 1. The Parisians, meanwhile, extended their lead over Marseille at the top of the Ligue 1 table to eight points. They currently have 54 points on the board, having played 22 games.
Here are some of the best reactions across Twitter after Lionel Messi spearheaded PSG to victory:
Lionel Messi in 24 official matches for PSG this season: ??⚽️ 15 Goals? 14 Assists https://t.co/rZUwWEDOSc
20 G/A in 18 matches this season for PSG in the league. Messi is still by far the best player in the world ??? https://t.co/nOyZWLNAdN
Lionel Messi has 50 G/A since joining PSG.He isn’t a system player, he is the system.??? https://t.co/JvpBEf67Jd
psg playing some of the best football they’ve played this season when the team is centered around messi https://t.co/d1LUZeecWh
Lionel Messi is just 4 goals from 800 career goals! ?
? Lionel Messi is just 4 goals from 800 career goals! ?He’s just a midfielder ? https://t.co/Z3jvVDJGTb
Messi’s crazy goal from different angles… Goat ❤️https://t.co/ajDlEpcWZh
Most league goals scored from outside the box in Europe’s top five divisions since 2017/18:39 – Lionel Messi3837363534333231302928272625242322212019 – Kevin De Bruyne https://t.co/raZGqtqEKf
??BREAKING : Leo Messi breaks the record for the most club goals in Europe’s Top 5 leagues, previously held by Leo Messi ??? https://t.co/iTYQKQO41a
⚽️ MESSI GOAL ‼️‼️‼️Wonderful finish from Messi from just outside the area to put PSG 2-1 ahead!? 10th league goal this season? 15th PSG goal this season? 490th all time league goal? 698th club goal? 796th senior career goal https://t.co/OvDbfc3Du6
FT: PSG 2-1 Toulouse.Messi’s winning goal secures the 3 points for Paris Saint-Germain! https://t.co/IgQTkfUd4B
Watching the Copa America, Finalissima and World Cup winner Lionel Messi play is truly something else. ? https://t.co/7CwcX8pNQf
Lionel Messi, 2022/23 so far:? 35 games⚽️ 28 goals?️ 18 assists? 46 G/A in 35 games? World Cup https://t.co/7CgBsHC5f2
2-1 PSG.SENSATIONAL FINISH BY MESSI FROM OUTSIDE THE BOX!!!! https://t.co/hTNLW1BLiB
Leo Messi and Achraf Hakimi fire PSG to victory ?? https://t.co/JQDEva51kY
Lionel Messi’s form is an encouraging sign for PSG as the season enters its deciding stage
Lionel Messi has now scored 15 goals and provided 14 assists so far this season. The Argentine has also managed to find the back of the net in two successive games.
With Messi in this type of form, PSG fans might feel relieved as the season enters the deciding stage of the campaign. The Parisians are certainly the favorites to retain their status as the Ligue 1 champions. Winning the UEFA Champions League, however, has proven to be elusive for the French club.
While they are one of the favorites to win the tournament, the Ligue 1 giants will face Bayern Munich in the Round of 16. Messi’s form might be a frightening prospect for the Bavarians ahead of the clash.
#Mbappe #problem #Messi
