Video: Lionel Messi Scores off Lille’s Inability to Clear the Ball

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) is congratulated by Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe (L) after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Lille and Paris Saint-Germain at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille, on February 6, 2022. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP) (Photo by DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)

Paris Saint-Germain added to their lead courtesy of a strike from Lionel Messi. After Lille OSC, defenders were able to take the ball away from a dribbling Kylian Mbappé but could not clear it.

Following the poor attempt to clear the ball, it landed, and Messi’s feet who was able to walk in and have a one-versus-one with the goalkeeper. The 34-year-old would chip it over him to get his second goal of Ligue 1, pushing PSG’s lead to 3-1.

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