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Twitter erupts as PSG thrash Auxerre 5-0 ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup break

PSG secure all three points against Auxerre Paris Saint-Germain () thrashed Auxerre 5-0 in their final game before the 2022 and Twitter erupted. Christophe Galtier's men took the lead in just the 11th minute through . The French forward was in the right place to tap home Nuno Mendes' headed pass. There was a VAR check over Neymar potentially handling the ball in the build-up, but the potential handball occurred in the play phase before the goal. Auxerre started showing ambition in the aftermath of Mbappe's strike. Gideon Mensah found M'Baye Niang, who went one-on-one with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 17th minute. The Italian shot-stopper made a decent save to deny the former AC Milan striker. PSG could have added to their lead in the 37th minute when Mbappe raced forward and sent a through ball into the path of . The veteran Argentine stretched for the ball before gathering it under control, cutting inside but sending his shot flying high and wide. Mbappe was deemed to have been in an offside position anyway. The Parisians added to their lead in the 51st minute through Carlos Soler's strike. Mendes broke into Auxerre's box brilliantly, lifting a delightful cross into the Spanish forward who headed past goalkeeper Benoit Costil. Soler then turned provider in the 57th minute, after PSG raced forward on the counter. The former Valencia attacker sent an astute ball into the path of Achraf Hakimi and the right-back made no mistake with a composed finish past Costil. Galtier's men went close once again in the 66th minute when Messi sent a curling effort just rebounding off the post. Both Messi and Neymar were withdrawn unscathed in the 74th minute with their eyes now firmly set on the FIFA World Cup. Renato Sanches stepped off the bench in the 61st minute and was on the scoresheet in the 80th minute. Hugo Ekitike took the ball around Costil before finding Sanches, whose shot deflected in off the post. Ekitike was then the scorer in the 84th minute, capitalizing on sloppy defending to fire past Costil. It was the young Frenchman's first goal in Parisian colors. Here are some reactions from fans on Twitter on a day when Galtier's men secured a well-deserved 5-0 victory over Auxerre: A los 74 minutos sale Messi en el PSG. Por primera vez en la historia se festeja como un gol que Leo deje la cancha.A los 74 minutos sale Messi en el PSG. Por primera vez en la historia se festeja como un gol que Leo deje la cancha. Hit to show your appreciation for Hit to show your appreciation for Renato Sanches wasn’t called up for Portugal because he is close with Messi at PSG, Ronaldo is an insecure dictator Renato Sanches wasn’t called up for Portugal because he is close with Messi at PSG, Ronaldo is an insecure dictator BAH VOILÀ ! Premier but d’Hugo Ekitike au PSG ! BAH VOILÀ ! Premier but d’Hugo Ekitike au PSG ! Hugo Ekitike has *finally* scored a goal for PSG.Hugo Ekitike has *finally* scored a goal for PSG. Nuno Mendes c’est ta décennie au poste de latéral copain, on est là uniquement pour t’accompagner et te regarder.Nuno Mendes c’est ta décennie au poste de latéral copain, on est là uniquement pour t’accompagner et te regarder. NUNOOOOOOOO MENDES LE PLUS GRAND LATÉRAL DE LHISTOIREEEEEEENUNOOOOOOOO MENDES LE PLUS GRAND LATÉRAL DE LHISTOIREEEEEEE Ekitike é muito bom. Acerto absurdo de mercado do PSGEkitike é muito bom. Acerto absurdo de mercado do PSG So unlucky.

I So unlucky. I Brilliant from Messi Brilliant from Messi PSG scored 5 goals and Messi didnt score or assist. But at least he hit the post ? PSG scored 5 goals and Messi didnt score or assist. But at least he hit the post ? Mbappé ou Niang MT ,35
Mbappé & win
Ney & win
PSG 2 but MT ,5

Combinés 4/9 x2

?‍ On valide la grosse mise sur le boost d’Mbappé qui assure le beau benef ici ?‍Mbappé ou Niang MT ,35 Mbappé & win Ney & win PSG 2 but MT ,5 Combinés 4/9 x2 ?‍ On valide la grosse mise sur le boost d’Mbappé qui assure le beau benef ici ?‍ El cambio que más he festejado como que si fuera un Gol, sacaron a Messi y ya estoy feliz y tranquilo, se que está sano y listo para irse a con y vamos por el sueño mundialista. A falta de 15 Galtier sacó a Messi, El cambio que más he festejado como que si fuera un Gol, sacaron a Messi y ya estoy feliz y tranquilo, se que está sano y listo para irse a con y vamos por el sueño mundialista. A falta de 15 Galtier sacó a Messi, Messi/Hakimi have also been coasting. Danilo serious cb tax. And he meant Neymar bc he’s constantly amongst the hardest workers for PSG so taking one game easy is understandable Messi/Hakimi have also been coasting. Danilo serious cb tax. And he meant Neymar bc he’s constantly amongst the hardest workers for PSG so taking one game easy is understandable ??? ????? ???????? ?? ???? ! ?

Nos Parisiens s'imposent sur le score de buts à !

I ??? ????? ???????? ?? ???? ! ?Nos Parisiens s'imposent sur le score de buts à ! I .

I . I Has anyone else seen Messi struggling on the pitch or is it just me? Has anyone else seen Messi struggling on the pitch or is it just me? he is playing so carefully ! no dribbles at all he is playing so carefully ! no dribbles at all 4-0 PSG.

Renato Sanches makes it FOUR!4-0 PSG.Renato Sanches makes it FOUR! Somehow not called up for Portugal Somehow not called up for Portugal
Un riesgo menos para antes del Mundial
Aún nos queda el amistoso del miércoles ? Un riesgo menos para antes del Mundial Aún nos queda el amistoso del miércoles ? Finally he gets his goal!!! Lets go kid!!! 84'

ET OUUUUUUUUUUI ! Le premier but d' en & !!!

I 84'ET OUUUUUUUUUUI ! Le premier but d' en & !!! I Finally he gets his goal!!! Lets go kid!!! Neymar and messi are safe Neymar and messi are safe

PSG top of Ligue 1 heading into the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament break

Galtier's men will be top ahead of the World Cup PSG's win over Auxerre took them on to 41 points and they hold a five-point lead over second-placed Lens. Galtier's side are looking increasingly likely to successfully defend their Ligue 1 crown. The likes of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe are excelling while defensively the side have only conceded nine goals in 15 league fixtures. The Parisians will be at the top of the French league during the World Cup tournament break. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found