Reims 0-2 PSG: Messi makes his debut; Mbappe brace helps PSG 4 straight win

Lionel Messi made his much-anticipated Ligue 1 debut for Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe scored twice to give the capital club a 2-0 victory at Stade de Reims

Match Report

The Argentina forward, who joined PSG from Barcelona on a two-year contract earlier this month, came on as a 66th-minute substitute for Brazil striker Neymar for his first outing since winning the Copa America on July 10.

Mbappe, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, headed the opener after 15 minutes before doubling his tally for his third goal this season on the counter after 63 minutes.

Just after going 2-0 up it was the time all the PSG fans had been waiting for when their new signing Messi was brought on to replace his former team-mate Neymar.

Messi was applauded onto the field by the travelling supporters, who had been clapping his warm-ups since the start of the second half. His first touch was also greeted with cheers from the Parisian fans.

PSG maintained their perfect record this season to stay top of the standings with a maximum 12 points.

Match Events

0' The match is about to start!

10' Mbappe's shot hits the side nets

15' GOAL! Reims 0-1 PSG (Mbappe)

22' Marquinhos' header wide out

29' Mbappe's shot blocked

30' Messi watches this game on bench

41' Moreto Cassama's shot inches wide

44' Yellow Card! Verratti booked

46' Half time Messi watches this game on bench

51' Disallowed! Munetsi  scores but the goal is offside

54' Yellow Card! Diallo booked

56' Messi is doing warm-up on the sidelines

62' GOAL! Reims 0-2 PSG (Mbappe)

65' DEBUT! Messi subbed on

76' Mbappe's cross denied

83' Yellow Card! H. Ekitike booked

Line-ups

Reims XI: Y. Abdelhamid, P. Rajković, T. Foket, W. Faes, Moreto Cassamã, M. Munetsi, Gravillon, I. Kebbal, N. Mbuku, D. Lopy, E. Toure

Subs: Berisha, M. Cafaro, M. van Bergen, G. Konan, Y. Diouf, A. Flips, F. Doucouré, H. Ekitike

PSG XI: Wijnaldum, Di Maria, Navas, Verratti, Gueye, Neymar, Marquinhos, Kehrer, Diallo, Mbappe, Hakimi

Subs: Messi, Danilo Pereira, Paredes, Draxler, Kimpembe, Donnarumma, E. Ebimbe, Muinga