Neymar turned on the style as Paris Saint-Germain recorded an emphatic 5-1 win over Lorient at the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening.The Brazilian has been jeered by his own supporters in recent weeks following last monthâs defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League.But Neymar had the same fans on the edge of their seats with a wonderful performance against Lorient alongside Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, who were also on the scoresheet.The result means PSG remain 12 points clear of second-placed Marseille at the top of the Ligue 1 table.With eight games of the season remaining, only a capitulation of epic proportions will prevent Mauricio Pochettinoâs side from being crowned champions of France this season.PSGâs five goals were all special in their own right, although Neymarâs second was arguably the pick of the bunch.The 30-year-old received the ball inside the PSG half, turned and then produced an exquisite nutmeg through the legs of substitute Fabien Lemoine, whoâd only just entered the fray.Neymar continued his run towards Lorientâs penalty area, exchanging passes with Mbappe before finishing past goalkeeper Matthieu Dreyer.
Video: Neymar's second goal vs Lorient
Watch Neymarâs stunning goal here:
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Different class.
And hereâs that nutmeg on poor old Lemoine again:
Letâs check out some of the reaction to the goal:
Neymar, Messi and Mbappe on course to win Ligue 1 title
This was the first time that Neymar, Messi and Mbappe had all scored in the same match for PSG, who have often flattered to deceive this season.
Big things were expected from the Parisians following Messiâs arrival but, for one reason or another, things havenât quite clicked for the world-class triumvirate.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: (L - R) Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate after victory in the UEFA Champions League group A match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City at Parc des Princes on September 28, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
However, it seems almost certain that theyâll at least win the league title in what is likely to be their one and only season as a trio.
Messi and Neymar have both been linked with moves away from the Parc des Princes in recent weeks while Mbappe is still is expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer once his contract expires.