Lionel Messi showcased his match-winning ability once again, leading Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) to a 2-0 victory over Nice on Saturday. However, it wasn’t as great a night for Kylian Mbappe, who missed an open goal and sparked criticism online.
The clash was a must-win for the Parisians as they aimed to strengthen their position at the top of the Ligue 1 table, and the club’s talismic Argentine delivered when it mattered most. However, the scoreline would have been even more impressive had Mbappe taken advantage of the opportunity presented to him by Messi.
In the closing stages of the game, as the Nice goalkeeper parried an effort on goal, the ball landed at the feet of Messi, who, instead of going for goal, played an unselfish pass to Mbappe.
The Frenchman attempted to make space for himself as he leaned back and dribbled first, but he blasted the ball over the bar from close range. It was a shocking miss, and one that could have proved costly for PSG had the scoreline been tighter.
The miss soon went viral on social media, as fans vented their frustration. Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter:
Nah, Mbappe just missed the worst open goal I’ve seen in my life…
@NealGardner_ But somehow it’s Messi getting whistled….
How the hell Mbappe missed scoring from that Messi pass
Source: sportskeeda.com
