Magical Mbappe Sits Defender Down Before Scoring Breathtaking Goal for PSG

• Paris Saint-Germain all but secured an unprecedented 11th Ligue 1 title thanks to a slick double from Kylian Mbappe
• Mbappe's first-half brace handed the Parisians a 2-1 win against Auxerre to tighten their grip on the French league
• The 24-year-old is eyeing a fifth straight Ligue 1 top scorer's award, currently leading Alexander Lacazette with two goals

Kylian Mbappe continued his spree in front of the goal as Paris Saint-Germain close in on winning a record 11th Ligue 1 trophy.

Mbappe bagged a brace in a space of two minutes to help PSG secure a 2-1 win at Auxerre on Sunday.

According to Opta Jean, the 24-year-old scored two goals in two minutes and 14 seconds, the second-fastest brace of his career after the 2022 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina (1 minute and 35 seconds).

His double against Auxerre takes his tally for the season to 28 goals, two ahead of Alexander Lacazette, as Mbappe inches closer to winning a fifth consecutive top scorer's prize in the French top flight, the BBC reports.

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Mbappe scores stunner for PSG

Mbappe received a pass from Fabian Ruiz inside the box with a marker acting as a block before him. But the Frenchman dazzled his marker with his quick feet, sitting him down twice before unleashing an unstoppable drive into the top corner.

Footage of Mbappe's smooth goal

What's next for Mbappe?

After netting in his sixth successive match for PSG, Mbappe will be looking forward to wrapping up the season with two games to spare. Mbappe's PSG will face Strasbourg on Saturday, May 27.

His last game for the 2022-23 season will be staged at the Parc des Princes, where PSG host Clermont Foot on June 3.

Capello rates Mbappe 'the best'

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Real Madrid coach, Fabio Capello sparked a fiery debate by stating Kylian Mbappe is presently better than Messi, his PSG teammate.

The ex-manager, who is held in high esteem for his savvy analysis and vast experience in the football world, made the claim hours before the 2023 Laureus Award ceremony.

Capello lauded Messi for his achievement, but argued Mbappe's speed, technical prowess, and proficiency in front of the goal make him the best player in the world presently.