Mbappé Leads PSG to 1-3 Victory Over Lorient, Securing 12-Point Lead
Paris, France - April 24, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain continued their dominant run in Ligue 1, defeating Lorient 1-3 at the Stade du Moustoir on Sunday. With two goals and three assists, Kylian Mbappé inspired the visitors to a comfortable victory, securing their 12-point lead at the top of the table.
Mbappé's Magical Performance
Mbappé was in scintillating form throughout the match. He opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a stunning solo effort, dribbling past multiple defenders before firing a low shot into the bottom corner. In the 35th minute, he doubled PSG's lead with a composed finish from the edge of the area, assisted by Lionel Messi.
Mbappé's assists came in the second half. He set up Ousmane Dembélé for PSG's third goal in the 65th minute, before providing two more assists for Neymar and Sergio Ramos in the 75th and 85th minutes, respectively.
Dembélé's Brace
Ousmane Dembélé also played a key role in PSG's victory, scoring a brace in the second half. His first goal came in the 65th minute, when he tapped in a rebound from Mbappé's shot. His second goal came in the 89th minute, when he curled a beautiful shot into the top corner from just outside the area.
PSG's victory over Lorient was their 25th win in 32 Ligue 1 matches this season. They are now 12 points clear of second-placed Marseille, who have a game in hand. With just six matches remaining in the season, PSG are on the verge of securing their 11th Ligue 1 title.
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