In an extraordinary match, Paris St-Germain secured a remarkable victory over Lille, with Lionel Messi scoring a 95th-minute free-kick to seal the win. The game saw PSG go 2-0 up early on, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
However, Lille battled back, with Bafode Diakite, Jonathan David, and Jonathan Bamba scoring to put the visitors ahead. Mbappe netted his second in the 87th minute to give PSG a fighting chance before Messi’s heroics.
Unfortunately, PSG’s triumph was overshadowed by Neymar’s injury. The Brazilian forward was carried off on a stretcher five minutes into the second half after sustaining a calf injury and going over on his right ankle. Despite the win, Neymar’s injury is a major concern for PSG.
The victory ends PSG’s three-game losing streak and sees them eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1. Marseille could reduce the gap to five points if they win later on Sunday. PSG’s next game is against Marseille on 26 February, a crucial match in the title race.