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On a dramatic night in Paris, Kylian Mbappe scored a 96th-minute winner for 10-man Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in their Ligue 1 match against Strasbourg in the absence of Lionel Messi, causing Twitter to erupt with reactions.
Many fans and pundits have claimed that Mbappe is already a "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time). In contrast, others argued that the team couldn't function without the presence of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
Mbappe returned to PSG’s training ground a few days after losing the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals against Argentina in Qatar. However, Messi is yet to return as he celebrates the World Cup triumph with his family back home in the South American nation.
Kylian Mbappe started the game against Strasbourg in PSG’s first game since the World Cup break. Brazilian defender Marquinhos opened the scoring for the defending champions while an own-goal from the Brazilian himself brought the scoreline on level terms.
Neymar received two yellow cards in the game, bringing PSG down to 10 men. However, Mbappe’s heroics in the game's dying minutes secured the Parisians a win, helping them take all three points out of the game.
Kylian Mbappe was brought down inside the box, and VAR’s recheck awarded PSG a penalty in injury time. The World Cup Golden Boot winner successfully converted the penalty to secure a win for his team.
Fans and pundits took to Twitter to express their admiration for the young Frenchman, with many calling him a "GOAT" and comparing him to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
However, others pointed out that Messi's absence from the match showed just how important he is to the team, with some claiming that PSG "can't function" without him.
It remains uncertain when the Argentina superstar will return to PSG's training ground, while Ligue 1 has resumed after the World Cup break.
Here are some of the fan reactions after the game on Wednesday (December 28):
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe can end PSG's long wait for the Champions League title this season
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are two of the world's most talented and accomplished footballers, and this season, they have the opportunity to help Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) win their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.
Both players have had impressive performances, with the club and their respective national teams. Mbappe and Messi were the top two scorers in the recently concluded 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Fans of the Paris-based club are hyped after the duo's performances in Qatar, hoping they will replicate the same at PSG, helping them win the elite Champions League title this season.
