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# Paris Saint-Germain secure a crucial victory over Nantes
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) triumphed in their Ligue 1 clash against Nantes on Saturday, emerging victorious with a 3-1 scoreline. The match, played at the Stade de France, saw Neymar shine as he scored twice and provided an assist, while Lionel Messi also played a pivotal role in the game.
The first half was dominated by PSG, who took the lead through Neymar’s clinical finish in the 20th minute. The Brazilian striker capitalized on a defensive error to slot the ball into the net, sending the away fans into a frenzy. Neymar doubled his tally just before halftime, this time with a stunning free-kick that curved effortlessly into the top corner, leaving the Nantes goalkeeper no chance.
Despite the early lead, Nantes responded well in the second half and levelled the score through a well-taken goal by Khéphren Thuram. The young striker, on loan from PSG, capitalized on a defensive mistake to fire a powerful shot past Keylor Navas. However, PSG’s reply came quickly. Neymar once again proved to be the difference, this time teeing up Lionel Messi, who slotted a low shot past the goalkeeper to restore PSG’s lead.
With the match almost at its end, PSG’s third goal came via a moment of brilliance from Messi, who produced a perfectly weighted cross for Neymar to finish with ease. Neymar completed his hat-trick, but the goal was credited to Messi due to a mix-up in the marking.
Despite the final scoreline of 3-1, the result was a significant win for PSG, who now sit at the top of the Ligue 1 table. Manager Christophe Galtier praised his team’s resilience and ability to adapt during the match. Neymar, meanwhile, was full of praise for the team’s overall performance and the impact of Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
The victory, coupled with the return of key players, gives PSG a much-needed boost as they prepare for their next fixture against Montpellier. With the league title race heating up, PSG will be looking to build on this performance and extend their recent dominance.