(Montpellier – PSG, Matchday 26 Ligue 1) An entertaining match unfolded, witnessing a total of 8 goals, with Mbappe’s hat-trick stealing the show. Montpellier had been struggling, failing to win their last 3 matches and trailing PSG by a substantial 30 points in the standings, leading to modest expectations from the home fans. The action commenced in the 14th minute when Vitinha beautifully curled a long-range shot to give PSG the lead. Just 8 minutes later, Mbappe capitalized on a swift counterattack to extend the advantage.

However, Montpellier displayed resilience, as Nordin managed to pull one back in the 30th minute with a fortunate header that deflected off the ball’s path. Khazri’s goal was disallowed due to an infringement on the goal line. Nonetheless, in the dying moments of the first half, PSG conceded a penalty after Donnarumma collided with Coulibaly, providing Savanier with an opportunity to equalize with a high shot.

Nonetheless, PSG dominated the second half, leaving no room for the home team to mount a comeback. Within 5 minutes of the restart, Mbappe unleashed a powerful long-range strike that rattled the crossbar and found the back of the net. Shortly after, Lee Kang In extended PSG’s lead with a precise left-footed finish.

In the 63rd minute, Mbappe reached a remarkable milestone of 250 goals for PSG, delicately finishing a pass from Vitinha to complete his hat-trick. As the match approached its conclusion, substitute Nuno Mendes added another goal, sealing PSG’s emphatic 6-2 victory. The final score stood at Montpellier 2-6 PSG, with the halftime score tied at 2-2.

Goal scorers:

Montpellier: Nordin 30′, Savanier 45’+2 (penalty)

PSG: Vitinha 14′, Mbappe 22′ 50′ 63′, Lee Kang In 53′, Mendes 89′

Starting lineup:

Montpellier: Dimitry Bertaud, Boubakar Kiki Kouyate, Becir Omeragic, Issiaga Sylla, Enzo Tchato, Téji Savanier, Leo Leroy, Jordan Ferri, Wahbi Khazri, Tanguy Coulibaly, Arnaud Nordin.

PSG: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Lucas Beraldo, Danilo Pereira, Lucas Hernández, Achraf Hakimi, Manuel Ugarte, Lee Kang-in, Vitinha, Randal Kolo Muani, Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola.