PARIS, April 10: Kylian Mbappe and Neymar both scored hat tricks as runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain moved closer to a record-tying 10th French league title by thrashing Clermont 6-1 on Saturday. PSG extended its lead to 15 points.
Lionel Messi picked out Neymar, who rifled into the far corner in the sixth minute for the opener. The Argentina star then chested down a cross from Neymar in the 19th to provide a volleyed pass for Mbappe, who beat goalkeeper Arthur Desmas.
Clermont scored in the 42nd when Benin winger Jodel Dossou tapped in a cross from Saif-Eddine Khaoui.
Neymar gave PSG a 3-1 lead by converting a penalty in the 71st after Clermont fullback Akim Zedadka brought down Mbappe.
Three minutes later, Neymar hit a ball over the top for Mbappe, who rounded Desmas to score into an empty net. Mbappe got his hat trick by curling into the far corner in the 80th to raise his tally to a league-leading 20 goals.
The France striker then set up Neymar for a tap-in for his hat trick in the 83rd.
Also Saturday, Benjamin Bourigeaud scored twice as Rennes moved into second by winning 3-2 at Reims.
Bordeaux snapped a four-game goal drought to beat Metz 3-1 and move to within two points of safety. (AP)
