Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi congratulated Kylian Mbappe on his historic achievements during the Ligue 1 clash against Nantes. Mbappé scored in the 92nd minute of a 4–2 win and became the Parisian club’s all-time top scorer.
He has now scored 201 goals for the Ligue 1 side. The tally is one more than the previous record holder, Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan scored 200 goals in 301 games during his time in the French capital.
Meanwhile, Mbappé has played 247 games for the Ligue 1 giants. Despite being just 24 years old, he is rewriting the history books.
Messi’s message to Mbappé said:
“Congratulations @k.mbappe on the record!!”
Mbappe reacted to the record, saying (via GOAL):
“I play at writing history. I have always said that I wanted to write history in France, in the capital, in my country, in my city. I am doing it, it is beautiful, but there is still a long way to go.” It’s a personal achievement, but I also came for collective achievements.”
Both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé scored during the game against Nantes. Messi opened the scoring in the 12th minute of the game while Mbappé’s shot came in stoppage time.
Messi has now scored 18 goals and provided 16 assists in 29 games this term. Mbappé, for his part, has scored 30 goals and has given seven assists in 30 games so far this season.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have formed a deadly attacking partnership of late for PSG
In Neymar’s absence, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé have formed a lethal attacking partnership for PSG. Their supreme understanding was on full display when the Parisians defeated Olympique de Marseille 3-0 last week.
Messi scored a goal and bagged a couple of assists. Mbappé, for his part, scored a brace and got an assist.
The superstars’ style of play complements each other very well. With the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg against Bayern Munich fast approaching, fans hope to continue to bond with PSG in this way.
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