PSG 2-0 Marseille: Messi and Mbappé Shine in Ligue 1 Round 12

In a thrilling match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Marseille, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe shone brightly on their respective teams' quest for victory in the Ligue 1 round 12 clash.

The match kicked off with both sides looking to establish dominance early on, but it was PSG who took the lead first through a brilliant strike from Messi. The Argentine maestro showed his class as he dribbled past several defenders before firing a powerful shot into the net, leaving Marseille goalkeeper Mathieu Courtois no chance.

Marseille responded well to the setback, however, and equalized shortly after the half-time break through a clinical finish by Memphis Depay. But PSG refused to give up easily, and they scored again in the second half to take control of the game.

Mbappe proved to be the standout performer for PSG, scoring two goals in the space of just over 45 minutes. His first goal came late in the first half when he found space inside the box and slotted home with aplomb. And in the second half, Mbappe added another to his tally, finishing a composed pass back across the six-yard box to score with ease.

It was a dominant display from PSG, who dominated possession and created numerous chances throughout the match. They were able to keep Marseille at bay thanks to some solid defending from the likes of Marco Verratti and Neymar Jr., while the midfield duo of Thiago Motta and Marco Verratti provided the creativity and energy that helped them maintain their momentum.

Overall, it was a fantastic performance from PSG, who looked like they had the game under control from start to finish. They will now look to continue their winning ways as they head into their next match against Bordeaux, hoping to extend their lead at the top of the table.