Kylian Mbappe became the historic top scorer for Paris Saint-Germain when he helped his team consolidate its lead in the French Football League, by 11 points temporarily, by winning 4-2 at home to Nantes, on Saturday.
Mbappe, 24, scored within two minutes of stoppage time to score his 201st goal for Saint-Germain in all competitions and break the tie with Edinson Cavani.
The club organized a short celebration following the final whistle, which included raising a huge picture of Mbappe at the Parc des Princes stadium.
Mbappe said: “It is very special for me to be here. The last time I spoke here was when I announced my stay (following extending the contract) and it is an honor for me to be the club’s historic top scorer .. It is a privilege to be a player in Saint-Germain and to play with this historic shirt, in France’s biggest club.
Saint-Germain, who is a guest at Bayern Munich next week, with the aim of compensating for its 1-0 home loss in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, advanced 2-0 within 17 minutes through Lionel Messi and John Hadjam by mistake.
Nantes equalized before the break with goals from Ludovic Blass and Ignatius Janago.
However, coach Christophe Galtier’s team scored the full match points following Danilo’s goal following the hour mark and Mbappe’s last blow, raising his tally to 63 points from 26 games.
Second-placed Olympique de Marseille will visit Stade Rennes on Sunday.
Saint-Germain’s start was dreamy when Messi opened the scoring following 12 minutes with a direct shot with his left foot following Fabian Ruiz’s cross.
Five minutes later, goalkeeper Alban Lafon blocked an attempt by Nuno Mendes, but the ball hit Hadjam, who was under pressure from Nordi Mukele, to score an own goal, and the hosts advanced 2-0.
But in the 31st minute, Blass hit a tricky ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma to reduce the deficit, then Janago snatched the equalizer seven minutes before the end of the first half.
Saint-Germain rose up in the last quarter of an hour when Danilo returned the lead with a header following Saint-Germain’s cross, before the France striker scored his record goal with his left foot inside the penalty area.
The evening was wonderful for Saint-Germain, but it was disturbed by the replacement of Mokele due to an ankle problem, before the heart of defense, Marquinhos, headed to the dressing room in the 75th minute, apparently due to a back problem.
Earlier in the day, Lens’ hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were dealt another blow when they were held to a 1-1 draw with Lille.
Although Lance is currently in third place following a tie with 51 points, the team has only won one in the last seven league matches and appears threatened by its pursuers Monaco and Stade Rennes. Lance advanced with a goal scored by Jose Fonte by mistake and Jonathan David equalized following the break.
