Lionel Messi scores free-kick and named Man of the Match in Ligue 1 round 8

In what was a thrilling match between two of the top teams in France's top division, Lionel Messi scored a stunning free-kick to help Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 on Saturday.

The Argentine forward had been in excellent form for his team this season, and he continued that trend with another impressive display. His free-kick, which sailed over the wall and into the top corner, gave Barcelona the lead just before half-time.

But PSG fought back in the second half, and they were rewarded when Neymar scored a beautiful goal to level things up. However, Messi did not let it get him down, and he showed why he is one of the greatest players in the world by scoring again from the penalty spot to give Barcelona a comfortable victory.

The win was a big boost for Barcelona, who have struggled to find their rhythm in recent weeks. Messi's performance was also a testament to his incredible skill and talent as a player. He has consistently been one of the best players in the world for years now, and his performances like this only serve to cement his reputation as one of the greatest ever.

Overall, it was a fantastic day for Messi and his teammates as they secured all three points against PSG. The win will be a huge morale booster for them going forward, and they will hope to build on this result as they look to maintain their title challenge in the coming weeks.