Metz is Mbappe’s favorite “prey” when the first hat-trick of the French striker’s career was against the team ranked 14th in Ligue 1.
And in the final match of 2023, Mbappe easily scored 2 more goals against Metz, increasing the confrontation record between PSG and the away team to 14 wins.
In the 60th minute, from a central attack in front of the penalty area, the French striker decisively put the ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper Oukidja straight into the top corner and helped PSG take a two-goal lead. Previously, the opening goal belonged to Vitinha in the 49th minute after a precise cushion from Lee Kang In’s right wing cross.
In the 72nd minute, the away team Metz found a goal to shorten the score to 1-2 after Matthieu Udol’s dangerous header after the home team’s corner kick.
However, taking advantage of a mistake from the away team’s return pass, Mbappe stole the ball, bypassed goalkeeper Oukidja’s block and easily put the ball into the empty net, sealing a 3-1 victory for the home team.
This victory helps PSG firmly secure the top spot in Ligue 1 with 40 points after 17 rounds, 5 points ahead of second-place Nice.