August 22, (THEWILL) – Kylian Mbappe entered the Ligue 1 record books in PSG’s 7-1 whitewashing of Lille on Sunday, tying the record for the fastest goal in Ligue 1 history by scoring in just eight seconds.
Almost immediately after kickoff, the 23-year-old expertly hoisted over Leo Jardim, matching Michel Rio’s eight-second goal for Caen versus Cannes in 1992, with Argentine teammate, Lionel Messi, providing a perfectly weighted assist.
The winners then put on an absolutely sensational overpowering performance, adding three more before halftime thanks to goals from Messi, Achraf Hakimi, and Neymar, with the Brazilian helping Hakimi with the first of his hattrick of assists.
After the break, Neymar and Jonathan Bamba traded goals before Mbappe scored two more goals in the closing 24 minutes to complete a standout display that saw new PSG manager Christophe Galtier put his previous side to the sword.
It was a startling message from the defending champions and Lille appeared overwhelmed. Neymar exuded style and appeared to embrace the added responsibility of midfield play, even though Mbappe was the hattrick star. Messi appeared unassuming but scored and assisted. PSG has put Ligue 1 is on notice.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
