Paris Saint-Germain almost won Ligue 1 for the 11th time thanks to Kylian Mbappe's double
Mbappe's double in the first half helped PSG win 2-1 against Auxerre to tighten the French championship
Meanwhile, the 24-year-old is aiming for a fifth consecutive Ligue 1 top scorer title, currently leading Alexander Lacazette with two goals.
Kylian Mbappe continues his frenzy in front of goal as Paris Saint-Germain move closer to winning a record 11th Ligue 1 trophy.
Mbappe scored a brace in the space of two minutes, including one, to help PSG win 2-1 over Auxerre on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappe stunned the scorer with dazzling skill before scoring a classy goal. Credit photo:
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According to Opta Jean, the 24-year-old scored twice in 2 minutes and 14 seconds, the second fastest double in his career after the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina (1 minute 35 seconds).
His brace against Auxerre brings his tally for the season to 28, two more than Alexander Lacazette, as Mbappe comes close to a fifth consecutive top-scorer title in the French top-flight. , as reported by the BBC. Mbappe shines
Mbappe received a pass from Fabian Ruiz inside the box with a marker acting as a block in front of him. But the Frenchman dazzled the scorer with his nimble feet, knocking him down twice before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top corner.
What's next for Mbappe?
Having scored in his sixth straight game for PSG, Mbappe will look forward to finishing the season with two games left. Mbappe's PSG will face Strasbourg on Saturday, May 27. His final game of the 2022-23 season will be at the Parc des Princes, where PSG will host Clermont Foot on June 3.
Capello calls Mbappe 'the best'
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Fabio Capello had caused a heated controversy when he suggested that Kylian Mbappe is now better than his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Lionel Messi.
The former Real Madrid coach, who is highly regarded for his sharp analytical abilities and extensive experience in the world of football, made this statement hours before the 2023 Laureus awards ceremony.
Capello praised Messi for the well-documented achievements of his illustrious career, which won him the Ballon d'Or seven times, but credits Mbappe's pace, technique and exceptional skill with him. He is the best player in the world right now.
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