Match report

Paris Saint Germain Defeats Montpellier 4-0 in Ligue 1

Montpellier
Montpellier
0–4
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
May 14, 2022

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) overwhelmed Montpellier with a comprehensive 4-0 victory in their Ligue 1 encounter on 2022-05-14. Lionel Messi starred with two early goals, while Ángel Di María and Kylian Mbappé added to the scoreline, ensuring PSG maintained their dominance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Montpellier 0-4 Paris Saint Germain
  • • Lionel Messi scored twice (6', 20')
  • • Ángel Di María netted (26')
  • • Kylian Mbappé scored from the penalty spot (60')
  • • Ander Herrera and Kylian Mbappé received yellow cards for PSG

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Bertaud (G)
  • 2 A. Souquet (D)
  • 7 M. Ristić (D)
  • 31 N. Cozza (D)
  • 26 Thuler (D)
  • 14 M. Esteve (D)
  • 12 J. Ferri (M)
  • 25 F. Mollet (M)
  • 13 J. Chotard (M)
  • 34 S. Delaye (M)
  • 10 S. Mavididi (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 N. Gioacchini
  • 9 V. Germain
  • 8 A. Oyongo
  • 6 S. Sambia
  • 18 L. Leroy
  • 30 Matis Carvalho
  • 5 Pedro Mendes

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 50 G. Donnarumma (G)
  • 4 Sergio Ramos (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 14 Juan Bernat (D)
  • 24 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 18 G. Wijnaldum (M)
  • 11 Á. Di María (F)
  • 21 Ander Herrera (M)
  • 6 M. Verratti (M)
  • 30 L. Messi (F)
  • 7 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 E. Michut
  • 34 X. Simons
  • 2 A. Hakimi
  • 25 Nuno Mendes
  • 33 D. Gassama
  • 15 Danilo Pereira
  • 35 I. Gharbi
  • 28 E. Ebimbe
  • 1 K. Navas

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    6' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: K. Mbappe
  2. Paris Saint Germain
    20' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Messi · Assist: K. Mbappe
  3. Paris Saint Germain
    26' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Á. Di María
  4. Paris Saint Germain
    34' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Ander Herrera

    Foul

  5. Montpellier
    41' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    A. Souquet

    Foul

  6. Montpellier
    53' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Thuler · On: N. Gioacchini
  7. Montpellier
    53' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mavididi · On: V. Germain
  8. Paris Saint Germain
    60' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Penalty
    K. Mbappe
  9. Paris Saint Germain
    68' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ander Herrera · On: E. Michut
  10. Paris Saint Germain
    69' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Wijnaldum · On: Xavi Simons
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    70' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Xavi Simons

    Foul

  12. Montpellier
    73' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Delaye · On: A. Oyongo
  13. Montpellier
    76' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Souquet · On: J. Sambia
  14. Montpellier
    76' Montpellier subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Mollet · On: Leo Leroy
  15. Paris Saint Germain
    84' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Kehrer · On: Achraf Hakimi
  16. Paris Saint Germain
    85' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mbappe

    Argument

  17. Paris Saint Germain
    85' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Juan Bernat · On: N. Mendes
  18. Montpellier
    88' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ferri

    Foul

  19. Paris Saint Germain
    89' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Á. Di María · On: D. Gassama
  20. Paris Saint Germain
    90'+3 Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Marquinhos

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 9 7
Pass Accuracy 81% 92%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 0 2
Total Passes 308 736
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 3 9
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 30% 70%
Accurate Passes 251 675
Shots Inside Box 2 11
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ PSG took an early lead through Lionel Messi's goal in the 6th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Ángel Di María's goal in the 26th minute sealed the deal, putting Montpellier on the back foot and allowing PSG to control the tempo of the game.