Of all the highlights Lionel Messi has compiled over the years, the Paris Saint-German star managed to pull off an impressive first-time feat in PSG’s Ligue 1 opener against Clermont Foot.
After increasing his club’s lead to 4–0 with a goal in the 80th minute, Messi followed his season-opening score in style after corralling a well-placed pass from Leandro Paredes off his chest. Then, with his back facing Clermont goalkeeper Mory Diaw, Messi wowed the Stade Gabriel-Montpied crowd with a masterful bicycle kick off his left foot.
The acrobatic highlight added a resounding finishing touch to the contest as defending Ligue 1 champion PSG secured a 5–0 victory in new manager Christophe Galtier’s first league game in charge.