PSG-Lens (3-1): Mbappé, a double and an ovation for his return to the Park

2023-08-27 00:11:10

“The best player in the world is still with us, he has never cheated on the pitch. “In the gallery, the words of the capo of the Auteuil corner summed up quite well the atmosphere that reigned about Kylian Mbappé. After a summer marked by the announcement of his non-extension, while his contract with PSG runs until 2024, supporters have decided to ignore the soap opera surrounding the French striker and which has agitated the Parisian backstage. .

During the week, the members of the CUP had called for appeasement and that no insulting banners be deployed. The whole turn even did better than this announced neutrality by offering the captain of the Blues two ovations before the match when his name was chanted by the announcer. From the second minute, his first ball of the evening set the tone of a Park ready to ignite on each race and each technical gesture. And his first hook, a minute later, confirmed the dynamic.

With him and Ousmane Dembélé, this PSG is more clinical, that’s for sure, but above all more vertical than the purring but promising team interviewed against Lorient (0-0, August 12) and Toulouse (1-1, the 19). And in one half, Paris created more clear chances than in their first two L 1 meetings.

First there was this missed duel against Brice Samba after a magnificent cross call and a service from the former Barcelona player (30th). In the process, the two friends found themselves in the same conditions and on a cross from the right Mbappé saw his recovery diverted by Danso in front of his line (32nd).

Involved in more than 300 goals since joining PSG

The top scorer in history remained silent but each of his ball shots hinted at the promise of a Park ready to ignite. Under the eyes of Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who had just returned from Croatia where he was attending a charity event organized by UEFA, Mbappé finally got the thrill everyone was waiting for after a nice one-two-three with Lucas Hernandez ( 2-0, 52nd). The Parisian star exulted and the Auteuil tribune brought out the song in his honor.

In this evening and this very special context, the figures, which they are so fond of, may be anecdotal, but when taking stock of this meeting, we will remember that Kylian Mbappé scored his 150th and 151st goals in Ligue 1. But that he is also involved in more than 300 Parisian goals since his arrival in 2017. It’s huge.

Above all, we will remember that this PSG which had not yet scored in the game has just passed three to its runner-up last season and that having been established only once, the “Kyks” is already at three. goals. Such a record was worth much more than an ovation for the hero of the evening.