PSG vs Ajaccio score, result, highlights as Mbappe stars in 5-0 win ...

PSG are just four points away from retaining their Ligue 1 title as they stormed to a 5-0 win over relegated Ajaccio on a controversial night in Paris.

Christophe Galtier's decision to recall Lionel Messi was met with fierce opposition from the PSG fans with the Argentinian star booed throughout the contest.

Despite the negativity surrounding Messi's return, PSG were in a ruthless mood, as Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi fired them into a 2-0 halftime lead.

Kylian Mbappe's superb brace put PSG out of sight after the restart, as his superb volley brought the Frenchman up to 26 Ligue 1 goals so far in 2022/23.

A late own goal from Mohamed Youssouf made it 5-0 before Hakimi and Thomas Mangani were sent off for an ugly altercation.

MORE: When can PSG win Ligue 1 title in 2023?

PSG vs Ajaccio final score

	Final
PSG	5
Ajaccio	0

Goals: PSG — Fabian Ruiz — 22nd MinPSG — Achraf Hakimi — 33rd MinPSG — Kylian Mbappe (Hugo Ekitike) — 47th MinPSG — Kylian Mbappe — 54th MinPSG — Mohamed Youssouf (own goal) — 73rd Min

Lineups:

PSG (3-4-3): Donnarumma (GK) — Danilo (Bitshiabu 70'), Marquinhos, Ramos — Hakimi, Verratti (Vitinha 64'), Ruiz (Sanches 64'), Bernat (Zaire-Emery 83') — Mbappe, Messi, Ekitike (Soler 83')

Ajaccio (4-5-1): Sollacaro (GK) —  Youssouf, Avinel, Vidal, Diallo (Alphonse 71') — Barreto (Chabrolle 83'), Marchetti, Mangani, Coutadeur (Soumano 63'), Spadanuda (Chegra 63')  — El Idrissy (Nouri 64')

PSG vs Ajaccio highlights from Ligue 1 clash Final: PSG 5-0 Ajaccio

All over in Paris as PSG move to within four points of the Ligue 1 as Mbappe brings up his Ligue 1 season tally to 26 goals for the defending champions.

The Parc des Princes boos for Messi will dominate the headlines as the Argentinian edges closer to the exit door.

WE WIN! ✅

5️⃣ goals at home and a huge success for the Parisians!#PSGACA ❤️???? pic.twitter.com/M0bND2WBxh

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 13, 2023

90 mins: Galtier makes his fifth change of the night meaning the under fire Messi will complete the game on his return.

80 mins: DOUBLE RED CARD!

Hakimi is sent off in his second successive PSG appearance as the Moroccan lunges at Thomas Mangani who is also dismissed for his reaction.

⏱ 80' - After consulting VAR, Ajaccio also receive a red card. Both teams will finish the match with 10 players. #PSGACA 5-0 https://t.co/8eSJSHIhBQ

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 13, 2023

73 mins: Goal PSG! THE HOSTS MAKE IT 5-0!!

PSG work a corner short and Marquinhos' strike deflects off Youssouf for an own goal.

67 mins: Another change for PSG as El Chadaille Bitshiabu comes on for Danilo.

60 mins: Three changes from the visitors, as their Ligue 1 stint comes to an end in Paris, and Renato Sanches replaces Ruiz for PSG.

54 mins: Goal Mbappe! It's 4-0 PSG!

PSG are on fire as Mbappe grabs his second of the night!!!

Sergio Ramos' long ball forward is not dealt with by the Ajaccio defence, and Mbappe waits for it to drop, and cannons home PSG's fourth!

???? BOOM! Kylian Mbappé scores his brace with a AMAZING goal! ⚽

The match is LIVE on beIN SPORTS ???? #Ligue1 ???????? pic.twitter.com/0ah9zHSNao

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) May 13, 2023

48 mins: Goal. PSG score again and it's 3-0!

PSG pick up where they left off as Mbappe get his 25th Ligue 1 goal of the season!

Hakimi's cross causes chaos in the Ajaccio box and Mbappe fires home at the back post!

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Here's how Kylian Mbappé netted the 3-0 for PSG against Ajaccio ⚽????

The match is LIVE on beIN SPORTS ???? #Ligue1 ???????? pic.twitter.com/kcBr2QInIe

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) May 13, 2023

46 mins: The second half is back underway. No subs.

???? The match resumes at the Parc des Princes!#PSGACA 2-0 pic.twitter.com/stIYAH0iHw

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 13, 2023

Halftime: PSG 2-0 Ajaccio

PSG have cruised into a straightforward 2-0 lead here in Paris, thanks to goals from Ruiz and Hakimi, but the first half story is ALL ABOUT those boos for Messi.

⏸ Paris Saint-Germain lead at the break!

⚽️ @FabianRP52 & @AchrafHakimi #PSGACA 2-0 pic.twitter.com/9j6GMbsdbG

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 13, 2023

39 mins: Back-to-back Messi free kicks come to nothing and the PSG fans let him know their feelings!

33 mins: Goal PSG! 2-0!

Ajaccio's resilience is broken as Sollacaro can only claw away Mbappe's drive and Hakimi taps home an easy second.

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???? Mbappé does the hard work and his best friend Hakimi scores! ????

???????? PSG is already winning 2-0, and you can follow the match LIVE on beIN Sports ???? #Ligue1 pic.twitter.com/fCsM1YXxR6

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) May 13, 2023

26 mins:  A deflected half chance for Messi is easily gathered by Ajaccio keeper François-Joseph Sollacaro. The boos continue for PSG returning star.

Tasmalı PSG taraftarları Messi her topa dokunduğunda onu ıslıklarken Messi alaycı bir şekilde top sektirdi. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/WnFSzXX2Dz

— Barcelona Türkiye (@BarcelonaTR) May 13, 2023

22 mins: Goal PSG! The hosts take the 1-0 lead!

The Messi whistles continue to rain down at the Parc des Princes......as PSG take the lead!!

Danilo's through ball releases Fabian Ruiz behind the Ajaccio defence and the Spanish star buries his chance!!

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???? FINALLY! Fabián Ruiz opens the scoring for PSG with this AMAZING GOAL! ⚽

PSG vs. Ajaccio is LIVE on beIN SPORTS ???? #Ligue1 ???????? pic.twitter.com/DyKxUAcUiD

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) May 13, 2023

15 mins: Ajaccio carve out their first chance of the night, as Mickaël Barreto gets away from his marker, but Gianluigi Donnarumma is on alert to parry away his header.

Messi is yet to get involved for PSG, but the home fans have made the feelings clear on the returning Argentinian.....

???? - Loud whistles from Parc des Princes towards Leo Messi. pic.twitter.com/bqjrdGoE2v

— ???????????? ???????????????? ???? (@TheEuropeanLad) May 13, 2023

10 mins: PSG have dominated the opening stages, with the early pattern set, as Ajaccio keep 11 players behind the ball. Avinel gets back into position to thwart Mbappe inside the box.

Kickoff: PSG vs Ajaccio is underway.

???? Kick-off from #PSGACA.

❤️???? pic.twitter.com/Vc0q03nWzk

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 13, 2023

30 mins from kickoff: PSG's main men are back in Paris....can Messi and Mbappe drive the hosts closer to the title?

???? Good evening gentlemen.

???? Parc des Princes#PSGACA ???? pic.twitter.com/WZIuAoShSu

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 13, 2023

1 hr from kickoff: TEAM NEWS IS IN!!

Galtier has stuck to his word on Messi's return in Paris with two changes for the hosts as Vitinha and Warren Zaire-Emery drop to the bench.

Messi joins Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike in attack with Achraf Hakimi a direct swap for Zaire-Emery.

???? Le onze de départ parisien pour ce #PSGACA au Parc des Princes. ????

⏱ Coup d'envoi à 21h !#AllezParis ???????? https://t.co/2Mpxqa0Ob8 pic.twitter.com/HiQvJSP8hm

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) May 13, 2023

Four changes from the visitors, as they pray for a survival miracle, with Cedric Avinel, Isamel Diallo, Michael Barretto and Mounaim El Idrissy coming in.

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Le ???????? titulaire face au @PSG_inside ⚔️#PSGACA #ACAjaccio #ForzaAiacciu pic.twitter.com/9mVDq9RWhR

— AC Ajaccio (@ACAjaccio) May 13, 2023

1 hr 30 mins from kickoff: PSG's treatment of Messi has been criticised by former his Barcelona teammate Javier Mascherano.

Javier Mascherano believes PSG fans will regret their treatment of Lionel Messi ???? pic.twitter.com/2JDZXBSuYo

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 5, 2023

2 hrs from kickoff: All eyes on Messi as Galtier confirms he will start tonight!

Christophe Galtier: “Leo Messi will start tomorrow. He was training at very good level, his attitude was perfect”. ???????????? #PSG

The suspension has been removed on Monday — after Leo’s statement last Friday. pic.twitter.com/M5QEKvroH0

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 12, 2023

PSG vs Ajaccio lineups

Messi is back in the starting line up, as expected, with Vitinha on the bench, as Achraf Hakimi replaces Warren Zaire-Emery at right wing.

PSG starting lineup (3-4-3): Donnarumma (GK) — Danilo, Marquinhos, Ramos — Hakimi, Verratti, Ruiz, Bernat — Mbappe, Messi, Ekitike

On the back of a solid 0-0 draw at home to Toulouse last weekend, visiting boss Olivier Pantaloni sticks with a 4-5-1 system, with Mounaim El Idrissy leading the attack.

Ajaccio starting lineup (4-5-1): Sollacaro (GK) —  Youssouf, Avinel, Vidal, Diallo — Barreto, Marchetti, Mangani, Coutadeur, Spadanuda  — El Idrissy

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PSG vs Ajaccio live stream, TV channel

	Date	Time	TV channel	Streaming
USA	Sat, May 13	3 p.m. EDT	beIN Sports	Fubo,beIN Connect
Canada	Sat, May 13	3 p.m. EDT	beIN Sports	Fubo,beIN Connect
UK	Sat, May 13	8 p.m. BST	BT Sport 1	BT Sport site/app
India	Sun, May 14	12:30 a.m. IST	—	—
Australia	Sun, May 14	5 a.m. AEST	beIN Sports 3	beIN Connect,Kayo Sports
New Zealand	Sun, May 14	7 a.m. NZST	—	—
Hong Kong	Sun, May 14	3 a.m. HKT	beIN Sports 2	beIN Connect,M Plus Live,NOW Player
Malaysia	Sun, May 14	3 a.m. MYT	—	beIN Connect
Singapore	Sun, May 14	3 a.m. SGT	—	beIN Connect

USA: This match is televised on beIN Sports which is streamed on Fubo, available to new users on a free trial.

Canada: Every Ligue 1 game in 2022/23 streams live on Fubo via beIN Sports.

UK: This match will be available via BT Sport's TV and streaming services.

Australia: Ligue 1 games are streamed live via beIN Sports.