Kylian Mbappe’s Brace Against Auxerre Sets Remarkable Record for PSG in Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappe’s Brace Against Auxerre Sets Remarkable Record for PSG in Ligue 1

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at May 22, 2023 at 3:06 PM
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  • Kylian Mbappe has become the first man to score the quickest brace for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1
  • The 24-year-old netted twice in the first half to give PSG a 2-1 victory against Auxerre on Sunday
  • Mbappe is currently the Ligue 1’s top scorer, with 28 goals for the Parisians this season

Paris Saint-Germain have had some of the best world strikers play for them, but none will be remembered as fondly as Kylian Mbappe after the Frenchman’s latest feat.

The 24-year-old forward showed why he is one of the brightest talents in the world, after netting both goals for PSG as they defeated Auxerre to put one hand on the Ligue 1 title.

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Kylian Mbappe leads the Ligue 1 scorers chart after netting 28 goals for Paris Saint-Germain this season. Photo by Jean Catuffe
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According to PSG Talk, Mbappe’s double after eight minutes of play against Auxerre is the earliest brace scored by a PSG player in France’s top flight.

The French forward also became PSG’s all-time top scorer after he surpassed the record held by Edinson Cavani when he scored his 201st goal for the Parisians in March.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, and Lionel Messi have all worn the colours of the Parisians, but none have matched the records set by Mbappe in the few years the 24-year-old has played for PSG.

Mbappe embarrasses Auxerre defender

Meanwhile, Mbappe’s opening goal against Auxerre left many fans speechless after the Frenchman embarrassed an Auxerre defender before smashing home, Caught Offside reports.

The 24-year-old forward turned and twisted, showcasing his incredible skills, leaving the defender embarrassed before finding the perfect angle to execute his shot straight into the roof of the goal.

Mbappe has now scored 28 goals in Ligue 1 this season and looks on course to finish as the league’s top scorer.

Mbappe stands up for Vinicius

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Kylian Mbappe has thrown his weight behind Vinicius Junior, declaring his support for the Real Madrid winger amid fresh racism chants.

At the Mestalla stadium, Vinicius found himself in a distressing situation as he encountered an unfortunate exhibition of discriminatory comments and actions from the spectators during Real Madrid's league game against Valencia.

Showing unwavering resolve to tackle the issue head-on, the Brazilian swiftly identified the individuals responsible, temporarily suspending the game.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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