Kylian Mbappe Sets PSG's Most Goalprinter Record Of All Time In Ligue 1

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JAKARTA &nash; Kylian Mbappe now officially holds the record for the all-time leading goalscorer Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Ligue 1 France after scoring a goal in the match against Lens. In that match, Mbappe scored one goal to help PSG beat Lens who only played with 10 players with a score of 3-1 at the Parc des Princes Stadium, Sunday, April 16 in the morning WIB. One goal against Lens made Mbappe, 24, the all-time leading goalscorer for PSG in Ligue 1 with 139 goals. He crossed Edinson Cavani's record of 138 goals. Overall, Mbappe has now scored 203 goals for Paris. The number was engraved by the winner of the 2018 World Cup in Russia after playing 247 matches. This is a historic moment for the club and also for Kylian of course. A player who likes records and records also loves him,” PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi said in a ceremonial for Mbappe as PSG's top scorer. An additional goal against Lens also made Mbappe hold the French Ligue 1 top score list. He scored 20 goals so far or one goal ahead of Lille striker Jonathan David. Mbappe scored his 20th league goal this season after receiving a pass from midfielder Vitinha in the 31st minute. Vitinha then doubled their lead six minutes later with a long-range shot. In the 40th minute, it was Mbappe's turn to give Lionel Messi a cross. La Pulga also used the pass to score his 15th goal in the league this season. A handball from PSG midfielder, Fabian Ruiz, awarded the visitors a penalty in the 60th minute. The penalty was well executed by Polish winger Przemyslaw Frankowski.

PSG is still at the top of the French Ligue 1 standings with a collection of 72 points. They recorded a nine-point advantage over Lens who trailed in second place.