The Parisians continued from where they left off last weekend with another win over Lyon on Sunday night.
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Fans shade Hakimi and Mbappe as Messi lifts PSG to win over Lyon
Fans on social media have aimed a sly dig at the bromance between Achraf Hakimi and Kylian Mbappe despite PSG's win over Lyon on Sunday night.
Social media reactions after PSG defeated Lyon in Ligue 1 on Sunday
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It didn't take long for the party to get started as the red-hot Neymar combined beautifully with Lionel Messi as the Argentine finished clinically to put the champions in the lead.
Lionel Messi and Neymar have given each other five assists in Ligue 1 this season, more than any other duo
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Messi's goal was the last action of the opening half as Lyon also failed to find a response despite creating decent chances for themselves.
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The second half was fiercely contested as well but the hosts looked less of a threat than they were in the first period.
PSG could have been well ahead in the game had it not been for the brilliance of Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes who was impressive on the night.
In the end, Messi's goal proved to be the difference between both sides as PSG condemned Lyon to another defeat in the league this season.
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Following the win for PSG on Sunday night, fans have taken to social media to once again hail the greatness of Lionel Messi after his brilliant showing for the Parisians.
Meanwhile, another section of fans took some time to troll Achraf Hakimi and Kylian Mbappe in the match.
The pair are notorious for their link up play often times which had alway resulted in a goal or two.
Mbappe and Hakimi have often times been criticized for their selfish link-up play for PSG
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However, the duo could not quite combine against Lyon with Mbappe seemingly ignoring his man in a very good goalscoring opportunity.
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Here are some the reactions below:
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