Benzema bags sensational first half trick to become La Liga's fourth all-time top scorer
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Kylian Mbappe starred for Paris Saint-Germain in their comprehensive five-nil triumph against lowly-placed Ajaccio at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, May 13.
Mbappe bagged a brace to push PSG closer to the French title with a resounding win, putting some distance between themselves and second-placed Lens with three games to spare.
The Frenchman broke his goal-scoring duck in the game two minutes after recess in a scrappy fashion. But his second was an absolute screamer, a sensational volley in the 54th minute, Sportstar reports.
His volley lifted the roof of the stadium, sending the crowd gathered at the Parc des Princes into a state of euphoria, including Brazilian attacker Neymar, who is currently nursing an injury.
Benzema bags sensational first half trick to become La Liga's fourth all-time top scorer
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Kylian's goal forced Neymar to break out with a burst of infectious laughter, marvelling at the imperious nature of the goal, which was struck which a lot of ferocity and unerring accuracy.
Kylian Mbappe continued his goal-scoring spree as Paris Saint-Germain inches closer to an 11th Ligue 1 crown with a brace against struggling Ajaccio, Sports Brief reported.
Mbappe, who had scored five goals in his last four outings, netted a second-half double to help PSG tighten their grip at the summit of the table, going six points clear of second-placed Lens with three games to spare.
He doubled his tally with an exquisite finish when he unleashed an unstoppable volley in front of the box, which headed straight into the roof of the net.
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FootballEarlier, Sports Brief reported that Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a record 11th French league title with a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on Saturday as Lionel Messi received a mixed reception on his return from suspension.
Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in 22 minutes at the Parc des Princes, and Achraf Hakimi added a second goal before Kylian Mbappe struck twice shortly after half-time.
Mohamed Youssouf compounded a miserable night for the Corsicans with an own goal for PSG's fifth, while Hakimi and Ajaccio midfielder Thomas Mangani were sent off after a late bust-up.