PSG 3-1 Lens highlights, Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe, Vitinha on target as Paris Saint-Germain goes nine points clear at the top

PSG goes nine points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table after a 3-1 win against 10-man Lens.

Block- Zaire-Emery finds Messi in the clear as the Argentinian makes his way inside the box. Messi finally takes the shot but it is blocked.

A ball is chipped inside the PSG and Openda goes for a bicycle-kick from close range. However, he does not catch his effort well as the ball blazes over the crossbar.

Three minutes added at the end of the first-half.

PSG launches a counter-attack, led by Vitinha and Mbappe. However, the move breaks down after Vitinha’s final ball to Mbappe is intercepted by Medina.

PSG sub: In- Zaire-Emery OUT- Marquinhos

PSG has a freekick and Messi is standing over it. He will most probably go for a ball inside the box as it is a tad bit far for a direct shot.

That freekick was right out of the training ground. Messi catches everyone by surprise by passing the ball to Mbappe inside the box. Mbappe does not waste time and goes for the shot but sees his effort blocked.

Lens sub: IN- Costa OUT- Gradit

PSG has enough space to launch an attack from its own half. Messi spreads the ball to Bernat on the left. Bernat delays his pass to Mbappe and when he does, it is cut out.

10 minutes and stoppage time left in this game. If Lens can somehow manage to score one more right now, it is going to be exciting finish.

Openda troubles the PSG backline again but this time, Marquinhos shows his experience by forcing Openda to run the ball out of play.

PSG sub: IN- Bernat OUT- Mendes

Frankowski goes for goal from a long way out but cannot find the net. We have seen him scoring spectaculars- last season’s goal against Marseille at the Velodrome.

Lens sub: IN- Haidara OUT- Machado

Fabian Ruiz tries to redeem himself by going for the spectacular from distance. But, he does not catch his shot well and the ball rolls to Lens keeper Samba.

Openda threatens the PSG defence yet again. He shoots again from the same position and this time, Marquinhos gets a touch to send the ball out for a corner.

Openda is becoming a menace for the PSG defence, constantly threatening from the flanks. This time he gets the ball and makes way towards the PSg goal. He does well to get his shot away despite being under pressure. Donnarumma makes the save.

PSG on the attack again as the home team crowds Lens’ penalty area. Vitinha sends the ball to Messi, who tries to make some space for himself and shoot. However, the Argentinian’s effort is blocked.

GOOOOALL!! FRANKOWSKI CONVERTS FROM THE SPOT!! It is a confident shot by the Pole as he sent Donnarumma the wrong way.

PENALTY- Lens have a way back into the match after being awarded a penalty-kick. Fabian Ruiz is the culprit as replay shows that they headed the ball onto his own hand in a bid to clear the ball.

Mendes gets past a couple of Lens players with his dancing feet as he makes a run hugging the left touchline. But to his dismay, the referee blows his whistle for a Lens throw.

Openda has a chance to pull one back as he goes for a first-time shot at goal but it is an easy collect for Donnarumma.

Mbappe crosses the ball from the left flank but overhits it as the ball goes out for a throw. It is damage control for the 10-man Lens right now as PSG looks the much better team.

Lens HT subs: IN- Onana, Sotoca OUT- Fulgini, Thomasson

PSG starts the second-half with a 3-0 lead against Lens. Messi, Vitinha and Mbappe- the scorers in the first-half.