Ballon d’Or Winner Mbappé Fires PSG to Record-Breaking VictoryBallon d’Or Winner Mbappé Fires PSG to Record-Breaking Victory Paris, France – Kylian Mbappé, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, put on a dazzling performance on Sunday as he led Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to a record-breaking 9-0 victory over AS Nancy-Lorraine in the French Cup. Mbappé opened the scoring just four minutes into the match, setting the tone for PSG’s dominant display. Neymar added a second goal in the 13th minute, followed by a third from Lionel Messi in the 35th minute. The second half saw Mbappé take over the show, scoring three more goals in quick succession. The 24-year-old striker completed his hat-trick in the 52nd minute, before adding two more goals in the 65th and 70th minutes, bringing his tally for the match to four. Hugo Ekitike, Vitinha, and Sergio Ramos also got on the scoresheet, as PSG recorded their biggest ever victory in the French Cup. The win also extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to 15 matches. Mbappé’s performance was particularly impressive, as he became the first player in PSG history to score four goals in a single French Cup match. The French striker now has 29 goals in all competitions this season, one more than his tally for the entire 2021/22 campaign. “It was a great match for the team and for me personally,” said Mbappé after the game. “I’m happy to have helped the team win and to have scored four goals. We’re in great form at the moment and we’re hungry for more.” PSG manager Christophe Galtier praised Mbappé’s performance, saying: “He’s a special player and he’s in incredible form. He’s a threat to any defense in the world.” With their record-breaking victory, PSG have advanced to the next round of the French Cup. They will now turn their attention to their upcoming Ligue 1 match against Marseille on Wednesday.
