Video: The Performance of Lionel Messi Versus AS Saint-Étienne

Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi eyes the ball during the French L1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on February 26, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Lionel Messi arguably had his best Ligue 1 game of his career in the 3-1 come from behind win against AS Saint-Étienne. After falling behind 1-0, the 34-year-old played the role of facilitator, providing the assists on the two goals scored by Kylian Mbappé. 

The Argentine also had had four total shots, and six key passes on 87 touches in the game for the capital club. Messi won five of his seven ground duels and was 64 for 71 on his passes for a 90-percent completion percentage. 

Here are the highlights of Messi’s performance against Les Verts.

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