Lionel Messi booed, Achraf Hakimi sees red as Paris Saint-Germain relegate Ajaccio from Ligue 1

Lionel Messi was jeered by the home supporters on his return to action as Paris Saint-Germain took a step closer to the Ligue 1 title with a 5-0 victory over Ajaccio, a result that consigned the visitors to relegation. Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi gave PSG a comfortable lead at half-time and Kylian Mbappe got in on the act with a second-half brace at Parc des Princes.

Mohamed Youssouf's own goal compounded the visitors' misery before Hakimi and Ajaccio midfielder Thomas Mangani were sent off following a melee. Ad The big talking point of the night was the reaction for Messi, who was restored to Christophe Galtier’s side following his suspension for taking an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, helping the Parisians to move six points clear of second-placed Lens.

TransfersBarcelona struggle to match huge Al Hilal offer for Messi — Paper Round16 HOURS AGO With just three games remaining, a win at Auxerre on Sunday, May 21, would all but secure back-to-back titles for PSG. PSG had lost three of their previous four games at Parc des Princes but were in control from the first whistle on this occasion and led in the 21st-minute when Ruiz raced onto Danilo’s through ball and lifted it over Francois-Joseph Sollacaro.

Hakimi made it two with the simplest of finishes after Kylian Mbappe’s effort was parried into his path by the Ajaccio goalkeeper. The referee confirmed the goal stood after re-watching it on the pitchside monitor following a suspected handball by Mbappe.

Ligue 1 table Ligue 1 fixtures / results Ligue 1 top scorers Mbappe got in on the act just two minutes after the break, sweeping home from close range after a scramble inside the Ajaccio penalty area. If that goal was scrappy, his second was anything but as he