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The French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a thrilling victory over their Ligue 1 rivals Nice on Saturday night, thanks to a hat-trick from star forward Lionel Messi and a brace from his teammate Neymar.
The match was a back-and-forth affair throughout, with both teams creating numerous opportunities but failing to convert them into goals. However, it was PSG who emerged victorious in the end, thanks to some impressive individual performances from their attacking duo.
Messi started the scoring for his side just after half-time, beating the offside trap to finish powerfully past the goalkeeper. The Argentine then added another goal in the second half, this time heading home a corner kick from fellow forward Kylian Mbappe. Messi's second goal of the evening was particularly memorable, as he leaped high to head the ball into the net from close range.
Neymar also had a hand in PSG's third goal, slotting home a penalty after being brought down by a Nice player. The Brazilian then celebrated his strike by diving onto his knees, a moment that will be remembered by fans of the club for years to come.
The win moves PSG up to second place in the table, just one point behind leaders Marseille. It was a well-deserved triumph for the French giants, who have been in excellent form this season under new manager Mauricio Pochettino. With Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe all firing on all cylinders, there is no doubt that PSG are one of the top teams in Europe right now.