PARIS (France): Kylian Mbappe scored twice for the second game in a row as Paris Saint-Germain climbed top of Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 3-1 victory at Metz.
The France striker was rested for the midweek cup rout of Angers and returned to bolster PSG’s title hopes as he netted either side of Fabien Centonze’s equaliser to send the champions above Lille.
However, Mbappe was substituted in the closing minutes with a heavily strapped thigh, a worrying sign for PSG ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Manchester City.
Mauro Icardi sealed the victory with a penalty a minute from time.
PSG are now two points clear of Lille, who visit fourth-placed Lyon on Sunday while Monaco, the form side in the second half of the season, are four points back ahead of their trip to Angers.
