Kylian Mbappé scored his 20th goal in 19 Ligue 1 appearances this season during French champions Paris St Germain’s 5-1 thrashing of Montpellier at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
The victory propelled PSG to a commanding 15-point lead at the top of the table.
PSG now have 65 points after the rescheduled week 17 match, and a game in hand over second-placed Lille on 50.
It is the first time the 20-year-old France striker, who scored PSG’s final goal of the night right-footed from the left of the box in the 79th minute, has netted 20 league goals in a single season.
Full back Layvin Kurzawa had opened the scoring for the runaway leaders with a 13th-minute header
But Florent Mollet equalised in the 31st for the sixth-placed visitors when he fired into the top right corner from a free kick.
Angel Di Maria demonstrated his expertise with another successful free kick, bringing the score to 2-1 just before halftime.
Following this pivotal moment, the match witnessed a flurry of goals within a rapid six-minute period early in the second half, adding an exhilarating twist to the game’s narrative.
This sudden surge of scoring intensified the excitement and unpredictability of the match, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
In the 73rd minute, Christopher Nkunku capitalized on a corner opportunity, rising above the defense to score with a powerful header for PSG.
Shortly thereafter, PSG extended their lead to 4-1 as Brazilian defender Vitorino Hilton inadvertently deflected a shot from Mbappé into his own net, adding to Montpellier’s woes.
These consecutive goals further solidified PSG’s dominance in the match, putting them in a commanding position as they marched towards victory.
In a thrilling match, the PSG striker ensured his presence on the scoresheet by netting the home side’s fifth goal just a minute later.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward wasted no time, swiftly adding his name to the list of goal-scorers, leaving fans in awe of his skill and precision.
His lightning-fast response exemplified why he is considered one of the most formidable strikers in the game, leaving opponents scrambling to contain his relentless attack.
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