Messi scores free-kick to lead Paris Saint-Germain to victory in Ligue 1 round 8.

Messi leads PSG to victory in Ligue 1 round 8

Lille, the defending champions, were hoping for a repeat of their win over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) last season when they hosted them at the Stade Pierre Mauroy on Saturday evening.

However, it was PSG who came out on top, thanks to a stunning free-kick from Lionel Messi that gave them all three points.

The Argentine forward had been in excellent form this season and his display against Lille did not disappoint. He created several chances for his teammates but it was his free-kick that ultimately decided the game.

With just minutes remaining in regulation time, Messi delivered a perfect cross into the box, which was headed home by Neymar to give PSG the lead.

Despite Lille's best efforts to equalize, PSG held on for a hard-fought victory, leaving them in second place in the standings with seven points from two matches.

For Lille, it was a disappointing result as they were looking to build on their impressive performance against Monaco in midweek. However, there is still hope for them as they continue to fight for survival in the Ligue 1 table.

Overall, it was a great day for PSG as they secured all three points and moved closer to the summit of the league table. It will be interesting to see how they fare in the coming weeks as they look to maintain their position at the top of the table.