Mbappé Breaks Scoring Record in PSG’s Thrilling VictoryMbappé Breaks Scoring Record in PSG’s Thrilling Victory Paris Saint-Germain secured an emphatic victory against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday night, with Kylian Mbappé stealing the headlines by shattering a club scoring record. Mbappé, who has been in scintillating form all season, found the back of the net twice in the first half to give PSG an early lead. His first goal came in the 12th minute, courtesy of a stunning solo run and a clinical finish. Just 15 minutes later, he doubled his tally with a powerful header from a Lionel Messi cross. With these two goals, Mbappé surpassed Edinson Cavani as PSG’s all-time leading scorer with 201 goals. The French forward has now become the club’s undisputed legend, surpassing the Uruguayan who held the record for seven years. PSG’s dominance continued in the second half, with Neymar and Messi adding to the scoreline. Neymar scored a sublime free-kick in the 65th minute, while Messi sealed the victory with a trademark chip in the 87th minute. The final score of 4-0 marked a comprehensive victory for PSG, who now sit comfortably at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Mbappé’s record-breaking performance was the icing on the cake for the Parisian giants. Speaking after the match, Mbappé expressed his delight at breaking the scoring record. “It’s an incredible honor to have surpassed Edinson Cavani’s record,” he said. “He’s a true legend of this club, and I’m so proud to have written my name in PSG history.” The victory against Lyon was PSG’s ninth consecutive win in all competitions, and they will be looking to continue their impressive run when they face Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Valentine’s Day.
