Mbappe Stuns PSG with Hat-Trick in Thrashing of MarseilleMbappe Stuns PSG with Hat-Trick in Thrashing of Marseille Paris Saint-Germain’s star forward Kylian Mbappe put on a clinical performance on Sunday night, scoring a hat-trick as the reigning Ligue 1 champions thrashed arch-rivals Marseille 4-1 at the Parc des Princes. The match, which was billed as the “Classique” of French football, lived up to its hype from the kickoff. PSG dominated possession early on, and it wasn’t long before Mbappe made his mark. In the 13th minute, the French international received a pass on the left flank and surged forward past the Marseille defense. With a burst of pace, he cut inside and unleashed a powerful shot into the far corner of the net. Just 10 minutes later, Mbappe doubled his tally. Angel Di Maria played a delightful through ball into the penalty area, and Mbappe timed his run perfectly to beat the offside trap. He slotted the ball past the advancing goalkeeper with ease. Marseille rallied in the second half, pulling one back through Duje Caleta-Car in the 55th minute. However, PSG remained in control, and Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the 64th minute. Neymar received the ball in the left channel and found Mbappe in space at the far post. The 22-year-old took one touch to control the ball and then smashed it into the bottom corner of the net. In the closing stages, Julian Draxler added a fourth goal for PSG, sealing a resounding victory for the home side. Mbappe’s performance was a timely reminder of his world-class quality. The French forward has now scored 13 goals in just 14 appearances for PSG this season and is on track to shatter the club’s scoring record. The thrashing of Marseille sent a strong message from PSG to their rivals. After a disappointing Champions League exit last season, the Parisians are determined to reclaim their dominance in France and make a deep run in Europe’s premier club competition.
