Argentine talisman and forward enigma, Lionel Messi was in action today for Paris Saint Germain in their 24th league game of the French Ligue 1 against Rennes at the Parc Des Princes.

The former Barcelona captain retained his spot in his team’s starting XI having established himself as a key figure in the squad paraded by Mauricio Pochettino following his arrival in the last summer transfer window.

Lionel Messi in the game was at the heart of the forward line and as such played key role in the narrow win which sealed the whole three points for the Parisien in the show of the night and as such extend their stay at the top of the table.

The first half of the game was such a balanced out next between the two sides as there was nothing separating them going into the half time break which ended goalless draw.

The tempo of the game got more intensed in the second half as they both put up some physical, tactical and technical displays but none was able to break the deadlock until the 93rd minute when Lionel Messi provided a brilliant assist for Kylian Mbappé to make it one nil, which was enough to separate the two sides at full time.

The win for Paris Saint Germain means they now sit at the top of the table with 59 points in 24 games played and as such be hoping to keep the winning streaks going in their next fixture so as to continue their pursuit in the competition.

Lionel Messi with his impressive run of form will be looking forward to be back to his goal scoring form for the Parisien in their next game with his bounding with Kylian Mbappé now been at the top notch.