Mbappé Stuns with Hat-Trick as PSG Romp to VictoryMbappé Stuns with Hat-Trick as PSG Romp to Victory Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Kylian Mbappé put on a dazzling performance on Saturday, scoring a stunning hat-trick as the reigning Ligue 1 champions cruised to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Strasbourg. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute, coolly slotting home from close range after a superb assist from Lionel Messi. The Frenchman doubled his tally just ten minutes later, this time showing off his electrifying pace and skill as he dribbled past two defenders and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. PSG continued to dominate the proceedings, and Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the 68th minute. The 23-year-old met a cross from Neymar with a perfectly-timed header, leaving Strasbourg goalkeeper Matz Sels with no chance. Messi, who had been instrumental in Mbappé’s goals, added another to his own tally in the 84th minute. The Argentine maestro found space in the penalty area and curled a sumptuous shot into the far corner. Mbappé’s hat-trick was his eighth in all competitions for PSG, and his 11th overall in his professional career. The Frenchman is now the second player to score three goals in a game for the club this season, after Neymar. PSG’s victory extended their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 to five games. The Parisians sit comfortably at the top of the table, 10 points clear of second-placed Marseille. Manager Christophe Galtier hailed Mbappé’s performance as “exceptional.” “He is a world-class player who can change the outcome of a match on his own,” said Galtier. “His hat-trick today was a masterclass in finishing.” Mbappé himself was modest in the aftermath of the victory. “I’m happy to have helped the team win,” he said. “But it was a collective effort. We worked hard together and deserved the victory.” PSG will next face Lens at Parc des Princes on Wednesday in Ligue 1.
