Mbappé let the ball pass: goal from Neymar in PSG vs. Lille.

PSG has achieved resounding victories in the start of the 2022-23 Ligue 1 season and this time Lille is the victim, in the third matchday. At the beginning of the second half, Neymar took care of inflating the nets for the 5-0 partial, completing his brace, with the help of Kylian Mbappé: the Frenchman let the ball pass.

The actions were approaching the 52nd minute and the team led by coach Christophe Galtier were combining some passes, until Lionel Messi decided to give verticality to the play. After being enabled on the right flank, the Argentine sent a cross to find 'Kiki', who was moving between the center-backs.

However, the connection could not be made due to the anticipation of Portuguese defender Jose Fonte, who headed the ball away. Lille seemed to come out unscathed, but Alexsandro could not complete the play and allowed Achraf Hakimi to steal the ball just outside the penalty area.

The Moroccan full-back was not very comfortable, but he still managed to make a pass to the penalty spot, where Kylian Mbappé was. Although the Frenchman had a clear shot, surprisingly he changed his position: he opened his legs and let the ball continue its path.

The forward's decision favored Neymar, who arrived unmarked to finish low, leaving goalkeeper Leo Jardim with no chance to react. Immediately, 'Ney' looked up and greeted 'Kiki', whom he embraced enthusiastically, while the rest of the PSG players joined the celebration.