PSG 3-1 Lens highlights, Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe, Vitinha on target as Paris Saint-Germain goes nine points clear at the top
Here are Sportstar’s highlights of the Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens from the Parc des Princes stadium.
PSG 3-1 Lens highlights, Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe, Vitinha on target as Paris Saint-Germain goes nine points clear at the top
April 16, 2023 02:23
FULL-TIME!!
PSG goes nine points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table after a 3-1 win against 10-man Lens.
April 16, 2023 02:21
90+2’
Block- Zaire-Emery finds Messi in the clear as the Argentinian makes his way inside the box. Messi finally takes the shot but it is blocked.
April 16, 2023 02:21
90+1’
A ball is chipped inside the PSG and Openda goes for a bicycle-kick from close range. However, he does not catch his effort well as the ball blazes over the crossbar.
April 16, 2023 02:19
90’
Three minutes added at the end of the first-half.
April 16, 2023 02:19
90’
PSG launches a counter-attack, led by Vitinha and Mbappe. However, the move breaks down after Vitinha’s final ball to Mbappe is intercepted by Medina.
April 16, 2023 02:17
88’
PSG sub: In- Zaire-Emery OUT- Marquinhos
April 16, 2023 02:16
87’
PSG has a freekick and Messi is standing over it. He will most probably go for a ball inside the box as it is a tad bit far for a direct shot.
That freekick was right out of the training ground. Messi catches everyone by surprise by passing the ball to Mbappe inside the box. Mbappe does not waste time and goes for the shot but sees his effort blocked.
April 16, 2023 02:13
84’
Lens sub: IN- Costa OUT- Gradit
April 16, 2023 02:12
83’
PSG has enough space to launch an attack from its own half. Messi spreads the ball to Bernat on the left. Bernat delays his pass to Mbappe and when he does, it is cut out.
April 16, 2023 02:10
80’
10 minutes and stoppage time left in this game. If Lens can somehow manage to score one more right now, it is going to be exciting finish.
April 16, 2023 02:08
78’
Openda troubles the PSG backline again but this time, Marquinhos shows his experience by forcing Openda to run the ball out of play.
April 16, 2023 02:06
77’
PSG sub: IN- Bernat OUT- Mendes
April 16, 2023 02:05
76’
Frankowski goes for goal from a long way out but cannot find the net. We have seen him scoring spectaculars- last season’s goal against Marseille at the Velodrome.
April 16, 2023 02:04
73’
Lens sub: IN- Haidara OUT- Machado
April 16, 2023 02:00
71’
Fabian Ruiz tries to redeem himself by going for the spectacular from distance. But, he does not catch his shot well and the ball rolls to Lens keeper Samba.
April 16, 2023 02:00
67’
Openda threatens the PSG defence yet again. He shoots again from the same position and this time, Marquinhos gets a touch to send the ball out for a corner.
April 16, 2023 01:54
65’
Openda is becoming a menace for the PSG defence, constantly threatening from the flanks. This time he gets the ball and makes way towards the PSg goal. He does well to get his shot away despite being under pressure. Donnarumma makes the save.
April 16, 2023 01:52
62’
PSG on the attack again as the home team crowds Lens’ penalty area. Vitinha sends the ball to Messi, who tries to make some space for himself and shoot. However, the Argentinian’s effort is blocked.
April 16, 2023 01:48
60’
GOOOOALL!! FRANKOWSKI CONVERTS FROM THE SPOT!! It is a confident shot by the Pole as he sent Donnarumma the wrong way.
April 16, 2023 01:47
58’
PENALTY- Lens have a way back into the match after being awarded a penalty-kick. Fabian Ruiz is the culprit as replay shows that they headed the ball onto his own hand in a bid to clear the ball.
April 16, 2023 01:46
55’
Mendes gets past a couple of Lens players with his dancing feet as he makes a run hugging the left touchline. But to his dismay, the referee blows his whistle for a Lens throw.
April 16, 2023 01:43
54’
Openda has a chance to pull one back as he goes for a first-time shot at goal but it is an easy collect for Donnarumma.
April 16, 2023 01:40
50’
Mbappe crosses the ball from the left flank but overhits it as the ball goes out for a throw. It is damage control for the 10-man Lens right now as PSG looks the much better team.
April 16, 2023 01:35
46’
Lens HT subs: IN- Onana, Sotoca OUT- Fulgini, Thomasson
April 16, 2023 01:33
SECOND-HALF!!
PSG starts the second-half with a 3-0 lead against Lens. Messi, Vitinha and Mbappe- the scorers in the first-half.
April 16, 2023 01:19
HALF-TIME!!
Goals from Mbappe, Nuno Mendes and Messi keeps PSG in a 3-0 lead against Lens at half-time.
April 16, 2023 01:18
45’
One minute added at the end of the first-half!!
April 16, 2023 01:18
44’
PSG with a chance to score its fourth. Mbappe makes a darting run with acres of green ahead of him. He spots Messi and finds him a good pass. Messi has enough time and space to shoot but took a touch too many as he was closed down.
April 16, 2023 01:13
41’ GOOOOOOLLL
IT IS THREE FOR PSG!! MESSI JOINS THE PARTY!! It is an exquisite team goal from PSG. Messi and Mbappe link up to tear through the Lens defence. Messi rolls the ball to Mbappe. Mbappe returned the favour with a wonderful backheel pass which split the defence apart. Messi still had a lot to do but his shot from a tight angle rattles the net.
April 16, 2023 01:10
36’ GOOOOOALLLL!!
PSG SCORES A QUICK SECOND TO DOUBLE LEAD!! VITINHA WITH A LOVELY FINISH!! It all comes from a corner as Vitinha gets the ball. He carries the ball and lashes a shot from distance to find the bottom-right corner.
April 16, 2023 01:09
33’
Close- Lens with another threatening attack. Openda squares the ball to Frankowski at the far-post. The latter’s first-time effort takes a touch and misses the target, but not by much.
April 16, 2023 01:03
31’
GOOOALLLLL!! PSG SCORES!! MBAPPE FINDS THE NET!! It all started as Messi stabbed a forward pass to Mbappe. Mbappe gives the ball to Vitinha with a one-touch pass and the latter reciprocated the favour by setting up Mbappe with the finest of touches. Mbappe takes a first-time shot as the ball hits the post and creeps inside the net. He breaks his three-game goal drought.
April 16, 2023 01:01
29’
Openda gets the ball and has a free run at goal. He is eventually closed down and seeing no support, goes for a shot at the near-post. Donnarumma makes the save and Marquinhos clears the ball.
However, it would have counted as the assistant referee raises his flag for offside.
April 16, 2023 01:00
27’
Nuno Mendes goes on a mesmeric run after collecting the ball on the left. He cuts in before using to pace and skill to skip past Lens players, before going for a low shot at goal. However, he cannot find the target in the end. That would have been a ‘Goal of the Season’ contender.
April 16, 2023 00:56
22’
That red card has undone all the good work Lens had done till now in the first-half. It has been the better team and has threatened the opposition goal more than PSG. With the red card, it remains to be seen how the away team copes with the situation.
April 16, 2023 00:55
21’
Good news for PSG and its fans as Hakimi is okay to continue after receving medical attention. He is not even limping which is a good sign.
April 16, 2023 00:52
20’
RED CARD- Abdul Samed sees a straight red card for his challenge on Hakimi. It was a ugly challenge and deserved a red in all honesty. Hakimi is down on the ground and is receiving medical attention.
April 16, 2023 00:51
19’
Marquinhos loses the ball inside his penalty area but thankfully it does not come back to haunt him as PSG deals with the Lens pressure and clears the ball.
April 16, 2023 00:48
16’
Lens with another chance as PSG had to deal with a dangerous ball swung inside the box from a freekick. Danilo does well to clear the ball out for a corner amidst pressure.
April 16, 2023 00:47
15’
Machado uses his acceleration to get past Hakimi. He then, swings a cross inside the box, but Ramos is there to clear the ball with a solid header.
April 16, 2023 00:45
13’
Mbappe shows his raw pace as gets the ball past his man and makes a run down the left flank. He then finds Messi with a wonderful cut-back. Messi goes for a first-time shot but it is blocked.
April 16, 2023 00:43
11’
PSG clears the ball from a Lens corner, but the ball falls to Openda at the edge of the penalty area. Openda goes for a shot but it is blocked.
April 16, 2023 00:41
10’
Mbappe finds Hakimi but the Moroccan cannot keep the ball in control as Lens keeper Samba collects the ball.
April 16, 2023 00:41
9’
It has been a good start from Lens. Not only has it been threatening in attack, but has kept a compact defence as well.
April 16, 2023 00:39
8’
PSG builds a patient attack but it falls apart after Soler’s attempted backheel to Messi is intercepted.
April 16, 2023 00:38
6’
PSG has its first sniff of developing a proper attack as Mbappe made a bursting run in the middle of the park. But, he is brought down and earns a freekick for PSG.
April 16, 2023 00:37
5’
It has been all Lens inside the opening 5 minutes. Thomasson wins another corner for the away team.
The corner is swung towards Medina but the PSG defence clears the ball efficiently.
April 16, 2023 00:35
3’
Save: Lens almost takes a lead inside the first three minutes as Donnarumma had to deal with a thunderous header from close range. But the PSG keeper stands strong and palms the ball away.
April 16, 2023 00:34
2’
Good pressure from Lens right from the start as the away team has won a corner in the early minutes of the first-half.
April 16, 2023 00:32
KICK-OFF!
The Ligue 1 clash between PSG and Lens kick-off at the Parc des Princes stadium. It is Ligue 1’s best attack vs Ligue 1’s best defence.
April 16, 2023 00:01
Stat-attack!!
- PSG is on a three-match winless streak against Lens in Ligue 1 (D2 L1). It is the only team PSG has not won against since the start of last season.
- Lens has scored 99 goals against PSG in 72 Ligue 1 encounters. PSG could become the 13th side against whom, the Sang et Or have scored 100 goals in the top-flight.
- PSG has only drawn three games this season in Ligue 1 (against Monaco once and against Reims twice- 22 wins and five losses), the joint-lowest tally this season along with Ajaccio. PSG has not drawn in the top flight since January 29 against Reims (1-1).
- Lens has 63 points after 30 Ligue 1 games this season- its best-ever tally to date. The side has won its last four Ligue 1 games, the best current run in the top-flight.
April 15, 2023 23:43
Confirmed starting lineups!
PSG: Donnarumma(GK), Hakimi, Ramos, Marquinhos(c), Danilo, Nuno Mendes, Fabian, Vitinha, Soler, Messi, Mbappe
RC Lens: Samba(GK); Machado, Danso, Fofana(c), Openda, Medina, Fulgini, Gradit, Abdul Samed, Thomasson, Frankowski
April 15, 2023 23:16
Head-to-head record
PSG has a slight advantage over Lens- It has won 11 out of the last 29 matches that have been played between the two teams, as opposed to Lens’ nine victories during this period.
PSG 3-1 Lens highlights, Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe, Vitinha on target as Paris Saint-Germain goes nine points clear at the top
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