Match Report: Mbappe seals the victory over Reims as Messi makes debut
Replacing his former Barcelona teammate, Neymar, in the 66th-minute, Messi was introduced in the 66th minute at the Stade Auguste Delaune.
With goals in the 16th and 63rd minute of PSG’s Ligue 1 clash at
Reims
,
Kylian Mbappe’s
brace sealed
a 2-0 victory for Reimsas they head the international break.
Having not won at their own ground in the league since January 24,
Reims
kindly allowed the 22-year-old plenty of space to nod
PSG
in front in the 16th minute. The French striker applied the finishing touch to Angel Di Maria's cross to get his goal.
Reims had an equalizer early in the second half ruled out by VAR for offside before Mbappe doubling the lead for
PSG
, converting Achraf Hakimi's low delivery in the 63rd minute.
, these can be Mbappe’s final goals for the Parisians as the transfer deadline gets closer.
,
Mbappe’s
brace was followed by
Messi's
arrival in the 66th-minute, replacing Neymar. The 6-time Ballon d’Or winner made his long-awaited debut for Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi was not involved last time out as PSG beat Brest since being presented to the fans at the Parc des Princes before the 4-2 win over Strasbourg on August 14.
when Ligue 1 resumes after the international break.
Reims
, meanwhile, head on the road to take on
Rennes
.
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