Paris Saint-Germain Triumphs Over Angers with Messi's Hat-Trick and Game-Winning Assist in Ligue 1 Round 24

**Paris Saint-Germain Triumphs Over Angers with Messi's Hat-Trick and Game-Winning Assist in Ligue 1 Round 24**

In a thrilling encounter that showcased the prowess of Lionel Messi and his team, Paris Saint-Germain secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Angers in Ligue 1 Round 24 on Saturday night.

The match kicked off at the Parc des Princes stadium, with both teams eager to secure points after a challenging first half. The home side, led by coach Thierry Henry, had the upper hand early on, creating several chances through Antoine Griezmann and Neymar Jr., but could not capitalize.

However, it was the away team that would find their breakthrough. In the 68th minute, striker Kylian Mbappe delivered a perfect cross into the penalty area, where Angel Di Maria pounced and volleyed the ball past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris for the first goal of the game.

Angers continued to press and eventually found themselves level when forward Kevin De Bruyne scored a header from close range in the 79th minute. However, PSG maintained their dominance and sealed the win with a hat-trick from Lionel Messi.

Messi's incredible display included two goals in the 81st and 85th minutes, while he also provided a crucial assist for substitute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the final stages of the match.

The result extended PSG's lead in the league standings to six points, putting them firmly back in contention for the title. Their win against Angers also marked their third consecutive victory in Ligue 1 this season.

This impressive performance highlighted the strength of PSG's attack under manager Unai Emery and demonstrated the impact of Messi's form. The Argentine superstar has been in excellent form this season, scoring 13 goals in 12 matches so far, including five in Ligue 1.

The victory also sent a strong message to other teams in Ligue 1, as PSG showed that they remain one of the top teams in Europe. With another strong performance like this, it is likely that they will continue to dominate the competition in the coming weeks.

As PSG look to maintain their momentum, they will face more challenges ahead, including upcoming fixtures against Lyon and Monaco. But with Messi leading the charge, there is no doubt that they will be able to overcome any obstacle in their path.