Watch How Leo Messi Carries PSG to Comeback Victory With Insane Finish From Outside the Box

• Lionel Messi catapulted Paris Saint-Germain to the second successive victory in Ligue 1
• The 35-year-old put on a show as PSG clawed from a goal down to seal a 2-1 win over Toulouse
• He will be expected to continue on the same tangent in subsequent games, especially in the absence of Mbappe and Neymar

Lionel Messi scored the match-winning goal as Paris Saint-Germain sealed back-to-back victories to tighten their grip at the top of Ligue 1.

PSG, who were without the services of forwards Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, needed a stunning strike from Messi to seal a 2-1 win over Toulouse.

Messi's brilliant strike from outside the box was his tenth in the French top flight, underlining his superb form this campaign, per BBC.

In the absence of two of PSG's vaunted attacking triumvirate, Christophe Galtier's charges suffered a setback after just 20 minutes with the visitors taking the lead.

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But marauding Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi restored parity before halftime.

Messi then took matters into his hands to deliver a masterstroke with his magical left foot which zoomed straight into the net beyond the outstretched arm of the Toulouse goalie.

Below is the video of Messi's goal:

How did fans react after Messi's stunning strike?

@Stonez_01 wrote:

"That fact that the keeper was already at the place where he placed it, makes it more beautiful."

@Olayinka_094 added:

"What else do you want? ... Messi is a beast mehn."

@Tunjizzy1 on the other hand reminisced about Messi's similar strike during his days with Barcelona:

"Similar to what he did Real Madrid years back in that 3 - 2 win with Barcelona."

@marvellousovia1 simply wrote:

"Messi is making football easy."

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@Earthymain summarized:

"The goat."

Ramos settles GOAT debate

Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos has become the latest footballer to delve into the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate.

The argument on who between the two football stars is the greatest of all time has often left many football lovers divided.

The debate has lasted for more than a decade now, with the pair dominating the football space during the period.

Messi confirms Barca return

Sports Brief earlier reported that Lionel Messi and Barcelona have a history together and it is no surprise the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner still has a soft spot for the Catalan city.

Messi has been heavily linked with a return to Camp Nou as Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has publicly revealed his intentions to re-sign the Argentina icon who is into the final six months of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.

According to Sportskeeda, Messi has now revealed he will be returning to Barcelona, but only after he retires from international football.