Fans marvel at Messi assist for Mbappe as duo extend lead over De Bruyne and Haaland

The Argentine twice set-up the Ligue 1 top scorer in a 2-1 win over Angers, helping the Parisiens extend a league-leading winning streak.

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The first saw a beautiful ball over the top sent to Juan Bernat, who gave it to Mbappe to turn and fire home, but the second was even more special.

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Spotting a gap with five players between him and Mbappe, Messi managed the perfect curved ball for the rapid striker to latch onto, before he rounded the goalkeeper and slotted home.

Mbappe briefly lifted his arms to the crowd, but quickly put them down and pointed to the man who provided the stunning assist, with fans on social media left purring.

The goal that made it 2-0 was the 10th this season where Messi has assisted Mbappe, the most productive link-up in Europe's big five leagues.

Kevin De Bruyne to Erling Haaland is second with eight, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Victor Osimhen behind on six.

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The result also opened up an 11-point gap to second-place Marseille, with PSG looking set to retain their title in a disappointing season that saw early Champions League and Coupe de France exits.

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Having such a productive link-up with Mbappe may convince many to stay in Paris, but that might not be the case for Messi whose potential return to Barcelona only increases in speculation.

So much so that Barcelona's biggest sports outlet, Mundo Deportivo, already began setting up potential formations for Messi's free transfer return, despite the superstar seemingly still far from deciding where his future lies.