Mbappe Beats Messi, Neymar to Set Unbelievable Record in PSG’s Ruthless Win in the French Cup

Mbappe Beats Messi, Neymar to Set Unbelievable Record in PSG’s Ruthless Win in the French Cup

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM
In this article:
French Ligue 1 logo
FRA Ligue 1
France
Kylian Mbappé logo
K.Mbappé
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) logoFFrance logo
  • The France and Paris Saint-Germain forward put up a masterclass performance in his first game as captain
  • The 24-year-old bagged a staggering three goals in the first half before adding a brace in the second stanza
  • In the process, the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner etched his name in the sands of time

Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain were in ruthless fashion when they crossed paths with sixth-tier side Pays de Cassel in the Coupe de France.

The Frenchman scored a stunning first-half hattrick in a space of 11 minutes before adding two more in the second half as PSG ran riot.

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Pays de Cassel, Coupe de France
Kylian Mbappé is the first player in Paris Saint-Germain history to score five goals in a single competitive game. Photo credit: @brfootball
Source: Twitter

His goalscoring feat against the amateur club ensured he chalked an incredible feat, becoming the first PSG player to score five goals in a game.

Aside from his ruthlessness in front of the goal, the 24-year-old also provided an assist for Neymar, ensuring he had a hand in all seven goals for PSG.

Exciting feature: Check out news exactly for YOU ➡️ click on "Recommended for you" and enjoy!

The emphatic victory from Christophe Galtier's charges sets them up with rivals Marseille in what promises to be a mouthwatering quarterfinal clash in the French Cup.

Mbappe shares wholesome time with kids

Kylian Mbappe bagged a first-half hattrick in a space of 11 minutes during his first game as Paris Saint-Germain captain.

Mbappe notched his three-peat goals against sixth-tier side Pays de Cassel in the Coupe de France, setting up a mouthwatering tie against Marseille in the next round.

The Frenchman has been relentless since his return from the World Cup, and it comes as no surprise that he is just four goals shy from becoming the competition's all-time top scorer.

Neymar-Mbappe combo

Sports Brief earlier reported that when Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are in their element, it's very hard to stop them.

The duo proved that when they combined for Paris Saint-Germain's second goal against Pays de Cassel in the French Cup.

With Lionel Messi being rested for the clash, PSG had to rely on just two of their lethal front three for the game, but the duo didn't disappoint.

Authors
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe photo
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
Tags
World