Lionel Messi scored his first goal for PSG after Argentina’s victory in the final tournament in Qatar.

Lionel MessiPhoto: Niviere David/ABACAPRESS.COM / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

The French champion beat Angers in Ligue 1 (XVIII stage) with a score of 2:0, the match will be held at the Parc des Princes.

Hugo Ekitike opened the scoring in the 5th minute against the hosts and Lionel Messi closed the scoring (72′), the goal confirmed by VAR after the referee initially signaled for offside.

Kylian Mbappe was absent from PSG after being given a few days off by coach Christophe Galtier.

The win puts PSG 6 points clear of chasing Lance (only draw with Strasbourg, score 2-2).

League 1, standings

1. PSG 47 points (18 matches)

2. RC Lens 41 (18)

3. Olympic Marseille 39 (18)

4. Rennes 34 (18)

5. AS Monaco 34 (18), etc.

Here you can see the result of the match PSG – Angers.