Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their fifth win in a row and set a new season high with the most goals scored in a single match as they thrashed Angers 4-1 at Parc des Princes on Saturday night.
The French champions started the game brightly and took the lead after just three minutes through a fine goal from Neymar. The Brazilian winger played a one-two with Kylian Mbappe before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper to give PSG the lead.
Despite being ahead, PSG did not let up and continued to dominate possession throughout the first half. They were clinical when they created chances and it was no surprise that they doubled their lead in the 27th minute through a penalty kick from Angel Di Maria.
Di Maria's strike was converted by Mauro Icardi, who then completed his brace in the 55th minute with a header from a corner. PSG looked unstoppable in the second half and added a fourth goal in the 81st minute through a brilliant strike from Messi.
The Argentine maestro finished off the scoring with a powerful shot that beat the goalkeeper to make it 4-1. It was a fantastic display of individual skill and teamwork from PSG, who have now won all six of their Ligue 1 matches this season.
Lionel Messi, the Argentine forward, had another outstanding performance for PSG. He scored a hat-trick and set a new career-high for assists, with seven assists already this season. His performances continue to be a joy to watch and he is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world.
Overall, PSG's victory against Angers was a dominant display of footballing brilliance. They showed why they are considered one of the top teams in Europe and will be looking to keep their winning momentum going in the coming weeks.