The French Ligue 1 saw a thrilling encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Montpellier at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening. PSG emerged victorious, defeating their rivals by a scoreline of 2-1.

The match was full of excitement from start to finish, with both teams putting in some impressive performances. PSG started the game strongly, creating several chances but were unable to convert them into goals. However, they soon found themselves ahead thanks to a well-taken goal from Mauro Icardi.

Montpellier fought back valiantly, creating several chances of their own, but PSG's defense held firm. The visitors continued to push forward and create more opportunities, but it was not until the second half that they managed to find the equalizer through a stunning strike from Nabil Fekir.

In the dying minutes of the match, PSG took control once again and scored a crucial third goal through a penalty kick from Lionel Messi. The Argentine player had been outstanding throughout the match, creating numerous chances for his teammates and scoring twice himself.

For Montpellier, it was a disappointing result as they failed to register any shots on target in the match. Despite the defeat, Montpellier will be encouraged by their performance and will look to bounce back in their next match.

Overall, it was a fantastic display of football from both sides, with PSG coming out on top thanks to a hat-trick and assist from Lionel Messi. The win is a major boost for PSG's title hopes and will provide them with plenty of confidence heading into the remaining matches of the season.