In the absence of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe led Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to a victory against Troyes in Ligue 1 on Sunday, May 7th (Sporting News). Messi did not participate in the match due to suspension (Ligue 1). The final score was 3-1 in favor of PSG (VAVEL.com).
Troyes, a team threatened by relegation, faced the star-studded PSG in this Ligue 1 clash (Sporting News). PSG, the “box-office draw of the French top flight” (The Independent, Yahoo Sports), aimed to keep their top spot in Ligue 1, despite pressure from Lens (VAVEL.com). Before the match, PSG was at a crucial point and could have been left with only a two-point lead (CBS Sports).
The game saw Hugo Ekitiké partnering up with Kylian Mbappe in Messi’s absence (Ligue 1). PSG’s victory demonstrated that the team could still succeed even without their iconic Argentine forward.
In the lead-up to the match, Sports Mole provided injury and suspension updates, while 90min.com offered information on how to watch the match on television, access live streaming, and obtain team news and lineup predictions. Sportskeeda predicted the outcome of the game and offered betting tips for the match on May 7th, 2023.
