The Ligue 1 Round 18 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lyon was one for the ages as both teams displayed their best performances in this historic encounter.

As expected, PSG proved to be the better side in this encounter. With Lionel Messi leading the charge, the French forward scored a brace in the first half to secure his side's victory over Lyon. The Argentine superstar notched two goals in the second period, with his strike coming from just inside the box after a long ball by Neymar Jr.

On the other hand, Lionel Messi himself had another outstanding performance. The Argentine netted a hat-trick in the opening ten minutes of the game, scoring three times in total to help PSG take the lead. His goal against Lyon was particularly noteworthy, as it came on the 45th minute when he headed past a defender and went through the post to score.

Despite the goals scored by PSG, it was clear that the team had a tough task ahead of them in their upcoming matches. PSG will face Manchester United at home on Tuesday, while Lyon will host Real Madrid at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

In terms of the players who shone in this match, Lionel Messi was certainly the standout performer. He scored four goals in the first half alone, and was also instrumental in PSG's comeback in the second half. The Argentine striker has been a dominant force throughout the season, and his performance against Lyon demonstrated why he is such a talented player.

Meanwhile, Neymar Jr continued his impressive form for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring twice in the first half alone. The Brazilian forward has been one of the stars of the team's success so far this season, and his contributions have helped PSG win their last seven games.

Overall, the match between PSG and Lyon was a thrilling spectacle, with both sides showcasing their talent and determination. It remains to be seen how these two teams will fare in their upcoming matches, but either way, they will undoubtedly leave the pitch with a lot of positive memories.