In the latest round of Ligue 1 action, Paris Saint-Germain put in a dominant performance to beat Montpellier 5-1 at the Parc des Princes Stadium. The match was a testament to PSG's attacking prowess, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick and providing an assist.
The Argentine forward started the match on fire, opening the scoring in the eighth minute with a powerful strike from distance that beat goalkeeper Dimitri Payet. He followed up his first goal with another in the 26th minute, this time slotting home after a fine cross from Neymar. In the second half, he completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute, curling a stunning shot past Payet to give PSG a comfortable lead.
Messi's performance was not just about goals though, as he also provided an assist for Kylian Mbappe in the 44th minute. Mbappe's effort was well taken and sent PSG into a commanding position.
The victory puts PSG top of the table, two points ahead of their nearest rivals Nice, who drew 1-1 against Strasbourg. It is a remarkable achievement by PSG, who have been heavily reliant on Messi's individual brilliance in recent seasons. However, with the likes of Mbappe and Neymar now fully fit and firing on all cylinders, there is no reason why they cannot continue to dominate Ligue 1.