Mbappe not enough as PSG suffer first loss of season

Mbappe not enough as PSG suffer first loss of season.

Lens: Paris Saint Germain, without World Cup winner Lionel Messi and Neymar, lost for the first time in any competition since March 20 last year when they were defeated 3-1 at Lens on Sunday. "Lens deserved their win," said PSG coach Christophe Galtier.

Lois Opena scored one and set up another as Lens, who have only lost once in Ligue 1 this season, closed the gap on PSG at the top to four points after 17 rounds. "We are happy to be four points behind," said Lens coach Franck Haise. "This victory proves that we can beat anyone."

PSG's last loss was more than nine months ago when they fell 3-0 at Mo LIG nano in, although that still left them 12 points clear at the top of the table.

PSG were without Messi and suspended Brazilian Neymar, but Kylian Mbappe, the Golden Boot winner in Qatar, received a rousing welcome from the Lens fans as he warmed up. Galtier said he hoped French fans would give Messi a similar reception. "He's going to join us on January 3, in 48 hours," said Galtier. "I hope Leo will be well received."

THE FIGHT GOES ON: Kylian Mbappe (in blue) argues with Lens' Argentine defender Facundo Medina.