Lionel Messi, Achraf Hakimi goals help PSG beat Toulouse 2-1

Lionel Messi’s second-half goal helped a lackluster Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 2-1 to move eight points clear at the top of the French league on Saturday.

The superstar struck with a typical curling strike in the 57th minute following a move with Morocco right back Achraf Hakimi.

who drew PSG level late in the first half after free kick specialist Branco van den Boomen put Toulouse ahead in the 20th.

PSG was without injured forwards Kylian Mbappé and Neymar and relied heavily on Messi, who hit the post during stoppage time.

Corner for Toulouse and its cleared but not far enough. Toulouse come again and a useful ball from Van den Boomen and no.

Rouault has played it straight at Donnarumma from point blank rage.

n the breakaway, Messi hits the post What an ending to the match.

thats it Its all over. The referee blows the whistle and PSG stay unbeaten at home.