Reims vs PSG LIVE REACTION: Lionel Messi makes long-awaited debut as Mbappe double seals win – latest updates
LIONEL MESSI finally made his debut for PSG as the Ligue 1 stalwarts PSG ran out 2-0 winners vs Reims thanks to Kylian Mbappe's brace.
- RESULT: Reims 0-2 PSG
- PSG XI: Navas; Diallo, Hakimi, Kehrer, Marquinos; Gueye, Verratti, Wijnaldum; Di Maria Mbappe, Neymar.
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REIMS 0-1 PSG
17' Gueye with a clever ball through the midfield deep inside the PSG half and he gets Neymar clear.
He feeds do Maria on the right who has Hakimi bursting a gut to make up the numbers but he can't find the pass.
REIMS 0-1 PSG
15' A terrific goal all round.
Excellent patience in the build-up as it's worked across from Neymar on the left to di Maria on the right.
Nowhere near enough pressure on him as he works it onto his left foot before curling a beauty of a ball into the area.
Mbappe's run is direct, in between the centre-halves and he nods home beyond Rajkovic who had no chance.
GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!!
PSG HAVE THE LEAD THROUGH KYLIAN MBAPPE!!
REIMS 0-0 PSG
13' Really great play from Kebbal coming in off the right for Reims.
He slips a wonderful reverse pass into the path of Toure who makes a run into the box.
Marquinhos makes up a lot of ground to slide and put him under pressure but Toure blasts wildly wide from 15 yards out on the right-side.
REIMS 0-0 PSG
CLOSE FOR TOURE! HE SHOULD DO BETTER!
REIMS 0-0 PSG
11' Excellent from Hakimi to get to the byline before standing a cross into the middle.
Unbelievable acrobatics from di Maria to keep it alive with an over head kick but the red shirts surround Mbappe as he attempts a volley.
REIMS 0-0 PSG
10' It's a loose pass out the back and di Maria pounces to feed Mbappe inside the box.
A clever turn inside the box by the Frenchman before he stabs a shot on the stretch into the sidenetting.
REIMS 0-0 PSG
CLOSE FOR MBAPPE!
REIMS 0-0 PSG
9' First chance for Neymar to have a run at his man.
Foket squares him up as Neymar tries to drive inside but it's good defending by the Reims man to win the ball back.
REIMS 0-0 PSG
7' A long ball over the top of the PSG back four and Toure latches onto it.
Navas thought about coming before heading back to his goal. Toure attempts the lob with Navas still working his way back but pressure from Diallo puts him off as he sends it wide.
REIMS 0-0 PSG
6' Almost a great ball by Gueye to get Hakimi sprinting away in behind.
The sliding Abdelhamid intercepts it and Reims get it clear.
REIMS 0-0 PSG
4' A great switch of play from Faes gets fellow defender Foket down the right.
The flag is up against him as he went early.
REIMS 0-0 PSG
3' Gueye is his tenacious self in the middle of the park before he is tripped midway inside his half.
Free kick to the visitors and it's taken quickly.
A long ball from deep is looking for di Maria in the inside-left channel but it's straight through to Rajkovic.
REIMS 0-0 PSG
1' A short back pass by Kehrer but Navas rushes out his area well to smash it into touch.
Throw-in for Reims high up the park.
REIMS 0-0 PSG
1' The globe is watching and Reims start the game with a false start....
Indirect free kick on the centre spot for Wijnaldum.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
AND WE ARE OFF AND RUNNING!
HERE WE GO!
Ready for a start in what is really a momentous occasion for the French game.
And we'll see what it's like when he's lifted from the bench!
HERE THEY COME!
Both teams head out amongst the smoke as the hosts put on a real show.
He can be forgiven for heading towards the wrong dugout.
Marquinhos captaining this side too, how must that feel.
IN THE TUNNEL
The players from both sides are gathered in the tunnel.
Messi in his green bib with cameras flashing constantly.
Reporters from USA and Argentina amongst those in attendance as the world watches.
HEADING OUT
The players receiving a great reception as they head out for Reims.
An usually large home support tonight and they'll be hoping to put on a show.
BIG PULL
Two weeks ago, there was just 6000 tickets sold for this game.
It's now a 21,000 sell out.
All to watch Verratti run the midfield.
IF...AND A BIG IF
Kylian Mbappe was to leave PSG this summer for Real Madrid....
And Mauricio Pochettino DIDN'T play Neymar, Mbappe and Messi from the start, at least once....
Then he'll have a lot to answer for!
PSG FORM:WWWLD
Brest 2 PSG 4
PSG 4 Strasbourg 2
Troyes 1 PSG 2
Lille 1 PSG 0
Sevilla 2 PSG 2
REIMS FORM: DDDLL
Metz 1 Reims 1
Reims 3 Montpellier 3
Nice 0 Reims 0
Hoffenheim 3 Reims 1
Lens 2 Reims 1
GETTING WARM
The player from both sides are out getting warm with under half an hour until kick-off.
An overcast night and around 17 degrees. Perfect playing conditions.
Keylor Navas warms up 
Kylian Mbappe
