Paris Saint-Germain concluded their 2023 campaign triumphantly, securing a 3-1 win against Metz in a captivating match that featured an impressive second-half performance.
The victory showcased Kylian Mbappe’s prowess, with the young forward scoring two goals, marking his 25th birthday in style. Mbappe’s journey has been remarkable, spanning eight years since his debut at Monaco at the age of 17, amassing a phenomenal 265 goals across various competitions.
The Parisians solidified their position, maintaining a 5-point lead over Nice, who clinched a hard-fought 2-0 victory against Lance, courtesy of Terem Moffi’s quickfire brace in the 76th and 78th minutes.
Meanwhile, Monaco faced a challenging fixture against Toulouse, securing a triumphant win despite being reduced to 10 players following Golovin’s 52nd-minute suspension, with Ben Yedder’s double sealing their victory.
Brest showcased their dominance, especially with Camoury Dubia’s impressive hat-trick within seven minutes during their 4-0 win over Lorient. Dubia, the 20-year-old midfielder from Mali on loan from Reims, dazzled the pitch and was substituted in the second half after a stellar performance.
Another standout match featured a young referee overseeing the Clermont-Ren fixture, culminating in a late goal by 18-year-old Desiree Doue, assisted by his brother Guela Doue, securing a crucial win for Ren.
Lyon managed to secure a much-needed 1-0 victory over Nantes, with Lacazette’s goal bringing relief after enduring a tough season, especially after Lovren’s expulsion late in the game.
The matchday 17 results in Ligue 1, the goal scorers, and the updated standings reflected an eventful day of football:
Clermont-Ren 1-3 (3′ Nicholson – 52′ Calimuendo, 88′ D. Due, 90+7′ pen. Blas)
Montpellier-Marseille 1-1 (14′ Fayad – 52′ Veretou)
Lyon-Nade 1-0 (49′ Lacazette)
Nice-Lance 2-0 (76′ pen., 78′ Mofi)
Paris Saint-Germain-Mets 3-1 (49′ Bitinia, 60′, 83′ Bape – 72′ Udol)
Strasbourg-Lille 2-1 (41′ aut. Yoro, 76′ Mwanga – 20′ aut. Sila)
Brest-Lorraine 4-0 (22΄,25΄,29΄, 45+3΄ Dubya)
Reims-Havri 1-0 (Nakamura 25′)
Toulouse-Monaco 1-2 (5′ Magri – 26′, 44′ pen. Ben Yedder)
