Lionel Messi scored four goals to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a 4-0 victory over Lyon in Ligue 1 on Saturday, maintaining their title hold.
The match was played at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris and saw PSG take control early on. Messi was instrumental in the team's opening goal when he latched onto a pass from Kylian Mbappé and rifled it past Lyon goalkeeper Olivier Giroud.
PSG continued to dominate the game and added two more goals before halftime. Neymar Jr., who has been playing at the top level for several seasons now, put the visitors ahead with a well-taken shot from outside the box. Then, just before half-time, Messi made his fourth goal of the night by diving low and heading home a corner kick from Kevin De Bruyne.
In the second half, PSG added another two goals to seal their victory. Neymar doubled the scoreline with a powerful drive from 25 yards out, while Messi once again scored a spectacular header from the penalty spot after being brought down by Lyon defender Adrien Rabiot.
The victory was significant for PSG as they maintained their lead in the league table, which is currently tied with Real Madrid. With three games remaining in the season, PSG will need to win all of them if they want to retain their title.
Overall, this was a dominant performance from PSG and a great example of what can be achieved when you have one of the best players in football. It was also a reminder that despite the pressure of facing a tough opponent like Lyon, PSG were able to stay focused and execute their plan effectively.
With the win, PSG continue to look like they are on course for a successful season and could potentially challenge Real Madrid for the title in the coming months.