Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their second win of the season with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Lyon on Sunday, November 16th. The match was played at the Parc des Princes Stadium and saw Mbappé score his third hat-trick of the campaign.
Mbappé, who has become one of the most prolific goalscorers in European football, opened the scoring for PSG with a well-taken header from a corner kick in the first minute. He then doubled his tally in the 19th minute with a powerful strike from outside the box, before adding another goal in the 77th minute to secure the victory.
The result marked PSG's sixth league victory of the season and moved them up to fourth place in the table, while Lyon dropped to fifth position. The victory also extended PSG's lead over Lyon to four points, which is now their largest margin of separation this season.
In addition to Mbappé's hat-trick, PSG also had other key contributions to the win. Neymar Jr. made two assists for PSG, while Kylian Mbappe provided two assists for Lyon. Overall, PSG dominated the match and outshot Lyon 12-6 in shots on target.
The victory was particularly significant for PSG as it allowed them to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches. This run includes a string of five wins against teams that have finished in the top six of the league this season, including Marseille, Monaco, and Nice.
As for Lyon, they will need to find a way to bounce back quickly if they want to avoid relegation. With only three games remaining in the season, they will be facing some stiff competition for promotion to the Champions League.
Overall, this was a solid performance from PSG and highlights their continued dominance in the league. However, Lyon will not be sitting back and waiting for redemption, and they will need to work hard to stay in contention for promotion.