He Paris Saint-Germain On Wednesday he played his last match of 2023, a sensational 3-1 victory against Metz on the 17th matchday of Ligue 1, and He closed the year respecting the objectives he had set for himself for this first part of the season: leaders of the French championship, five points ahead of second-placed Nice, and qualified for the round of 16 of the Champions League, where they will face Real Sociedad.
AND Kylian Mbappe, On his 25th birthday, he scored a brace which made the Parisian team’s task easier. The first of his two goals a five star definition, He goes straight to the end of the year special: he receives on the edge of the area on the left sector and opens his foot to place a powerful shot in the corner which becomes unapproachable for the Algerian Alexandre Oukidja.
Then, towards the end of the match, the French star took advantage of a mistake by defender Joseph N’Duquidi, who left a short back pass towards the goalkeeper, and ended the match with a score of 3-1 which would have been the result the final. AS, He reached 18 goals in the French championship and established himself as top scorer, far behind Ben Yedder’s eight.
But that wouldn’t be all Kiki. Celebrating and assisting his parents from the stands of the Parc des Princes, he had the luxury of sharing the pitch with his brother, Ethan Mbappe.
Kylian and Etan, the Mbappé brothers, shared the PSG court. (Franck Fife/AFP)The boy, 16 (he will turn 17 on 29 December), came on in place of the Uruguayan Manuel Ugarte in the first minute of injury time and left an image that the Mbappé family will cherish with great affection.
“I’m happy, Ethan loves him but I love him even more as a big brother. I didn’t think I would have such a special day and this match is something I will truly remember. Ethan’s entry is the most important thing for me, although winning and scoring is always special. “It’s a beautiful day,” said Mbappé, speaking to PSG’s official channel.
Great goal from Mbappé for PSG 2-0
DO WHAT YOU WANT, KIKI! On his birthday, Mbappé hung the ball from a corner and scored his first goal of the evening #PSG against #Metz In the #Ligue1xESPN. pic.twitter.com/DZa6R2lDMa
— ESPN Fútbol Argentina (@ESPNFutbolArg) December 20, 2023
Mbbapé takes advantage of an error and closes the game
WHAT A BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR KYLIAN! Mbappé takes advantage of an error and makes it 3-1 #PSG in view of #Metz In the #Ligue1xESPN. pic.twitter.com/K6uvkCpH9W
— ESPN Fútbol Argentina (@ESPNFutbolArg) December 20, 2023
Source: Clarin
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