Match report

Paris Saint Germain 5-0 Metz: Dominant Ligue 1 Victory

Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
5–0
FT
Metz
Metz
May 21, 2022

Paris Saint Germain continued their dominant form in Ligue 1 by decisively defeating Metz 5-0. Goals from Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, and Ángel Di María highlighted the match. Metz struggled to cope with the relentless attacks, particularly after Boubacar Traoré's dismissal in the 58th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Paris Saint Germain 5-0 Metz
  • • Kylian Mbappé scored 3 goals
  • • Neymar and Ángel Di María each scored once
  • • Boubacar Traoré of Metz was red-carded in the 58th minute
  • • Paris Saint Germain maintained their attacking momentum throughout the game

Lineups

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 4 Sergio Ramos (D)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 P. Kimpembe (D)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 11 Á. Di María (M)
  • 6 M. Verratti (M)
  • 15 Danilo Pereira (M)
  • 30 L. Messi (M)
  • 10 Neymar (M)
  • 7 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Ander Herrera
  • 27 I. Gueye
  • 18 G. Wijnaldum
  • 60 A. Letellier
  • 24 T. Kehrer
  • 14 Juan Bernat
  • 34 X. Simons
  • 38 E. Michut
  • 25 Nuno Mendes

Metz

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Caillard (G)
  • 27 J. Kana-Biyik (D)
  • 2 D. Bronn (D)
  • 23 B. Kouyaté (D)
  • 13 Fali Candé (D)
  • 25 W. Mikelbrencis (D)
  • 14 V. Pajot (M)
  • 10 F. Boulaya (M)
  • 8 B. Traoré (M)
  • 15 P. Sarr (M)
  • 22 D. Lamkel Zé (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 S. Niakaté
  • 33 A. Mbengue
  • 24 L. Joseph
  • 34 L. Mafouta
  • 7 I. Niane
  • 31 D. Jean Jacques
  • 16 A. Oukidja
  • 29 L. Lacroix
  • 11 O. Nguette

Timeline

  1. Metz
    23' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Boubacar Traoré

    Foul

  2. Paris Saint Germain
    25' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Á. Di María
  3. Paris Saint Germain
    28' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: L. Messi
  4. Paris Saint Germain
    31' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Neymar
  5. Paris Saint Germain
    50' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe
  6. Metz
    56' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kana-Biyik · On: S. Niakate
  7. Metz
    56' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Mikelbrencis · On: Amadou Salif Mbengue
  8. Metz
    58' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    Boubacar Traoré

    Foul

  9. Metz
    58' Metz Card · Red Card
    Boubacar Traoré

    Foul

  10. Paris Saint Germain
    67' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal Goal
    Á. Di María
  11. Metz
    71' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Boulaya · On: L. Joseph
  12. Metz
    71' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Lamkel Zé · On: L. Mafouta
  13. Paris Saint Germain
    72' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Neymar

    Argument

  14. Paris Saint Germain
    75' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Á. Di María · On: Ander Herrera
  15. Paris Saint Germain
    79' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Verratti · On: I. Gueye
  16. Paris Saint Germain
    79' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Neymar · On: G. Wijnaldum
  17. Paris Saint Germain
    83' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Navas · On: A. Letellier
  18. Paris Saint Germain
    84' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Achraf Hakimi · On: T. Kehrer

Match Stats

Stat Paris Saint Germain Metz
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 92% 75%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 27 4
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 761 240
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 12 1
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 75% 25%
Accurate Passes 699 181
Shots Inside Box 20 3
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by Kylian Mbappé in the 25th and 28th minute set the tone for Paris Saint Germain's victory
  • ▸ Boubacar Traoré's red card in the 58th minute turned the match in Paris Saint Germain's favor, allowing them to further extend their lead