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PSG faced many difficulties against host Montpellier, especially in the first half in round 26 of Ligue 1 2023/24. However, as the familiar saying of Parisians goes: Mbappe is available for everything that is difficult. When the score was 2-2 (Mbappe contributed a goal with a very classy left-footed shot and assisted Vitinha to open the score), PSG had to rely on the class of the 25-year-old striker.

He scored a super goal from outside the penalty area and made a quick finish after a smart free kick combination with Vitinha. Besides that, there were a series of speedy dribbles, tearing down the home team’s defense and the spark for Lee Kang-in’s goal. In short, as Le Parisien analyzed after the match, that Mbappe did everything, PSG had a victory like a walk in the park.

It must be recalled that, when the French striker was forced to sit on the bench or replaced early in 3 consecutive matches in Ligue 1, PSG was held to a draw in all 3 matches. When he returned to the starting lineup, PSG won all 3 in all competitions: 2-1 against Sociedad (Champions League), 3-1 against Nice (French National Cup quarterfinals) and 6-2 against Montpellier (round 26). Ligue 1 2023/24).

In particular, against Montpellier, Mbappe was only able to start when Ousmane Dembele had to withdraw at the last minute because of an earache while flying. That is, if Dembele doesn’t have a problem, Mbappe will still have to sit on the bench for this match.

However, when Mbappe appeared on the field wearing the captain’s armband, no one noticed any difference in the 25-year-old French striker. Still a Mbappe who burns his heart out in every step to help PSG return to the joy of victory. “There was no sulking or pride, even though Mbappe was only placed in the starting lineup at the last minute. This professionalism has shown that PSG’s investment in him is worth every penny,” commented L’Equipe after awarding Mbappe a 9 for his perfect performance.

Mbappe held his head in his hands several times in disappointment when he saw Vitinha, Randal Kolo Muani or Lee not finishing well when PSG was held to a draw. Many people who dislike him think that his reaction is excessive and childish. However, for someone like Mbappe who desires to win and always gives his best, that reaction is very normal.

The PSG ultras who wanted June 30 to pass quickly so that Mbappe could “disappear” from Parc des Princes as soon as possible had to “turn around”. Just like coach Enrique admitted after the match, Mbappe is a very special, classy player and the most important thing right now is for PSG to make the most of his remaining time here.

The same goes for crazy PSG fans. After Mbappe scored a hat-trick, they sang his name again and supported him, even though they knew how difficult life would be after he left the club. Mbappe burned his heart out and that inspired Vitinha, the author of 1 goal and 2 assists, the first time the Portuguese player directly put his stamp on 3 goals for PSG in Ligue 1; to Lee – who had a very good combination with Kolo Muani and Mbappe himself, then scored a goal like another version of the French striker.

And of course, Kolo Muani himself also enjoyed maximum joy playing alongside Mbappe to make two assists, one for the Korean player and one for the French captain. There was nothing more wonderful than when Mbappe celebrated his 200th match in Ligue 1 with a hat-trick, thereby reaching 38 goals/36 matches in all competitions this season. On average, every 79 minutes, he penetrates the opponent’s net once.

Mbappe’s scoring efficiency is slightly better than Harry Kane’s. The English striker has 37 goals/35 matches for Bayern Munich this season, equivalent to 82 minutes/goal. If counting both goals and assists at the club and national team levels, Mbappe still leads with 58 goals, while Kane has 54. And Mbappe has 250 goals for PSG at the age of 25.

PSG is 12 points ahead of second-place team Brest. With a few more rounds, they can pocket the Ligue 1 championship early. In the French National Cup, PSG also reached the semi-finals and is the number 1 candidate for the championship. In the Champions League, Mbappe will make many people happy if he can eliminate Barca. Parisians are happy, Madrid people are also happy.