The first goal’s setup was initiated by World Cup champion, Leo Messi, of which he also scored the second. PSG didn’t play their best against Angers, but they did enough to win 2-0 and return to winning ways in Ligue 1. The champions extend their advantage to six points when Lens, who finished in second place, drew against Strasbourg.
PSG’s stars wore t-shirts honouring the late Brazilian superstar Pele during the warm-up. His likeness and the Portuguese words “eternal” and “king” were printed on the shirts.
Less than five minutes after the game got underway, it was a piece of Lionel Messi magic that helped open the scoring in Paris when the Argentine star drew several defenders to him before releasing Nordi Mukiele down the right. The French wing-back then centred for 20-year-old striker Hugo Ekitike to turn home.
PSG continued to dominate in the second half, with Angers keen to offer resistance but unable to sustain meaningful attacking plays. The second goal would come through the same three players combining as did for the first.
This time Messi flicked the ball to Ekitike, who took a touch and steered it out to Mukiele whose first-time pass was perfectly weighted for Messi who had continued his vertical run towards goal. One touch with his left then a quick finish with his right, then a VAR check before a goal was awarded.
Next up for the Ligue 1 leaders is a trip to fourth-place Rennes on Saturday. Angers, meanwhile, remain bottom of the table and host ninth-place Clermont Foot on Sunday.
