Messi scores hat-trick in Ligue 1 Round 8 against Montpellier, Paris Saint-Germain thrash 5-1.

Headlines: Messi Scores Hat-Trick in Ligue 1 Round 8 Against Montpellier, Paris Saint-Germain Thrashes 5-1.

On the night of August 24th, a match between two of France's top clubs took place at the Stade de Reims, which was part of the 2020-2021 season. The game saw Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) facing off against Montpellier, who were looking to improve their season with a win over the French champions.

The match started with both teams on the attack and scored goals from different players. After just five minutes, PSG scored a goal from a header by Kylian Mbappé. However, it wasn't enough as Montpellier quickly responded with a goal from a header by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. This goal proved crucial for the home side as they secured the lead.

In the second half, PSG continued to dominate the game and scored another goal from a penalty kick by Neymar Jr. This time, it came from a shot that went through the goalkeeper's hands. However, it wasn't enough as Montpellier managed to score a third goal in the 69th minute after a penalty kick from a corner kick by Yannick Bolasie. This goal helped them secure the victory.

Despite this result, PSG still had a strong team despite losing one of their key players, Edinson Cavani, who is currently out injured. It was also clear that the team needed to improve in order to compete with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, two of the biggest clubs in Europe.

However, PSG's performance against Montpellier demonstrated that they can still be a force to be reckoned with if they continue to focus on improving their team. With a new manager in charge, including the addition of experienced players like Kylian Mbappé, Neymar Jr., and Kylian de Villiers, PSG has a great chance to regain some of their dominance in the league.

In conclusion, while PSG may have lost one of their key players, they showed resilience and determination to come back stronger. They will need to continue to work hard and improve their team if they want to maintain their position in the league.