Messi scores late freekick as PSG win thriller against Lille

PSG secures thrilling 4-3 victory against Lille with a Messi free-kick, despite Neymar's injury - Match Highlights

PSG secured an incredible 4-3 win over Lille in Ligue 1, with Lionel Messi scoring a stunning 95th-minute free-kick.

The match was a rollercoaster, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Neymar doubling PSG's advantage before being carried off on a stretcher with an ankle injury.

Lille's Bafode Diakite, Jonathan David, and Jonathan Bamba scored for the visitors, with David's penalty and Bamba's powerful strike putting the visitors ahead at one point.

Despite being behind by 2-3, Mbappe scored his 15th Ligue 1 goal in the 87th minute, bringing PSG back into the game.

Messi then stepped up with a 22-yard free-kick to seal the win in dramatic fashion.

LIONEL MESSI WHAT A GOAL pic.twitter.com/BUw4hqgOnS

— مسك (@msk_4_4) February 19, 2023

The victory ended PSG's three-game losing streak, placing them eight points clear at the top of the table.

However, the team's main concern is Neymar's injury, which could be a major blow to their title aspirations.

PSG will face title rivals Marseille on February 26 in an attempt to extend their winning streak.

PSG 3-2 Lille | Watch the full match highlights below:

Le Coup franc de Messi dans le temps additionnel en haut du meilleur stade au monde 🔴🔵

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— Pascal 📷 (@Pessahphoto) February 19, 2023

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