Paris Saint-Germain dispatched Metz with a 5-0 win in the Parc des Princes on date 38, which put an end to Ligue 1 in France. Mauricio Pochettino’s team closed the season with a hat trick from Kylian Mbappé -who renewed his contract with the French champion until 2025-, plus the contributions of the Brazilian Neymar Jr and Angel Di Maríawho will not renew on June 30 after seven years at the club.
Despite tripping again in the Champions League, It was a day of emotions for PSG, which had Lionel Messi as headline and celebrated its tenth league championship (equals Saint-Etienne, record in France) before relegated Metzwho played almost the entire second stage with ten due to the expulsion of Malian Boubacar Traore.
Mbappé scored three goalsand the first celebrated by putting his hand to his chest, in a gesture of thanks to the fans. The French striker 23 years old, thus he closed the season with 28 goals and 17 assists.
The other cries were from Neymar Jrwho remains unreconciled to the Parisian bias, and Di María, who received a tremendous ovation in the Parc des Princes in his last game with PSG.
The tribute to “Noodle”
“He will remain in the memory of the fans as a player of irreproachable behaviorwho showed his unwavering commitment to defend our colors,” said about “Noodle” PSG Qatari owner Nasser Al-Khelaifiwho he signed him in 2015 from Manchester United in exchange for 63 million euros.
Between tears, the left-handed winger had a dream farewell being replaced in the 74th minute by the Spanish Ander Herrera: His teammates made a corridor for him, in a gesture rarely seen in a professional game.
the Rosario He was hugging and saying goodbye to all his colleagues from PSG, a club in which in seven seasons he played 295 games, scored 92 goals and gave a whopping 112 assists.
Say Maria -who turned 34 in February- he won five French championships and as many Cup titles. He was unable to lift the Orejona with PSG (he only played 5 games), but he did do it in 2014 with Real Madridin the Lisbon final against Atlético Madrid.
Close friend of Messi since winning gold at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, Di María intends to continue his career in a great Italian football.
Sampaoli to the Champions
On this last day it was also confirmed that Jorge Sampaoli’s Marseille -who beat RC Strasbourg 4-0- qualified directly for the next Champions Leaguewhile Monaco -which drew 2-2 on its visit to Lens- will have to play the complicated qualifying phase.
On the other hand, Rennes -which drew 2-2 away from Lille- and Nice -which won 3-2 on their visit to Reims- will play the next Europa League.
By lastin addition to the Metz, the relegation of the historic Girondins de Bordeaux took place, while the Saint-Etienne I know will play permanence against a second team.
