# Paris Saint-Germain Triumphs in Ligue 1, Mbappé Scores Two Goals Over Strasbourg
Paris Saint-Germain secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday, continuing their dominance at the top of the table. The match, played at Stade de la Meillure, saw Paris impose their style and clinical finishing, with Kylian Mbappé emerging as the star of the show by scoring twice.
The game started with high intensity, as both teams looked to impose their attacking styles. Paris dominated possession early on, and their pressure told in the 15th minute when Mbappé fired a powerful shot from outside the box into the top corner, giving them a 1-0 lead. Strasbourg responded well, with Kevin Volland testing the opposition goalkeeper with a couple of chances, but Paris's defense held firm.
The second half saw Paris extend their lead further. In the 58th minute, Mbappé capitalized on a defensive error to slot home his second goal of the game, putting his team firmly in control. Strasbourg pushed for an equalizer, but their efforts were repeatedly denied by a solid Paris defense. Mbappé nearly added a third goal in the 85th minute with a stunning strike from 25 yards, but the crossbar saved it.
Despite Strasbourg’s late pressure, Paris held on for a well-deserved victory. Mbappé’s brace proved the difference, and his performance highlighted his growing influence as one of the world’s most exciting young players. With the win, Paris Saint-Germain moved to the top of Ligue 1, further cementing their status as the team to watch this season.
In a post-match interview, Paris manager Mauricio Pochettino praised Mbappé’s contribution, saying: “Kylian is a world-class player, and his goals today are crucial for us. We’re happy with the three points, and the team played well collectively.”
As Paris Saint-Germain look ahead to their next fixture against Montpellier, fans will be eager to see if Mbappé can continue his goal-scoring form and inspire another historic season. For now, Saturday’s victory was a clear statement of intent from a team aiming to retain their Ligue 1 crown and possibly challenge for European glory.