Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi live updates: The latest from PSG vs Saudi All-Star friendly
Lionel Messi and his PSG team-mates defeated a Saudi All-Star side including Cristiano Ronaldo in a nine-goal thriller. The game was full of drama with Messi, Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe all getting on the scoresheet.
Anthony Hay and Ed Mackey
January 19, 2023 at 2:50 PM EST
Summary
Lionel Messi and his PSG team-mates defeated a Saudi All-Star side including Cristiano Ronaldo in a nine-goal thriller.
The game was full of drama with Messi, Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe all getting on the scoresheet.
PSG went down to 10 men in the 39th minute and Neymar missed a penalty but they still managed to win Thursday's friendly match in Saudi Arabia.
Relive all the action below...
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PSG lift the trophy
The French side are greeted with fireworks as they lift the trophy.
The Saudis definitely know how to put on a show, even if it is for a friendly match.
Full-time: PSG 5-4 Saudi All-Stars
The crowd were treated to a great spectacle with Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo all among the scorers.
PSG were down to 10 men by the 39th minute but it didn't show.
What a treat we've had on this Thursday.
90 mins - We have another goal
The ninth goal of the game sees the Saudi All-Stars make it 5-4.
Talisca scores a deserved goal which is pretty much the last kick of the game.
Five minutes remaining
There are five minutes left of this exhibition match.
We have seen eight goals with PSG leading 5-3.
It really has had it all.
78 mins - Ekitike makes it 5-3
I said the standard had gone down but PSG were still able to bring on Ekitike.
He has had to play second fiddle to Mbappe, Neymar and Messi but he shows his quality with sublime finish, leaving the opposition keeper with no chance.
This game is over (probably).
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75 mins - There's been less action
With Mbappe, Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo off, this game has definitely slowed down.
The standard has inevitably gone down but you wouldn't be surprised if the Saudi All-Stars scored another goal to make it 4-4.
The game will go to penalties if it is all-square at full-time but PSG are currently leading 4-3.
The current match winner
Mbappe got on in the act on the hour mark.
62 mins - PSG ring the changes
Messi, Mbappe and Neymar are among those who have been replaced.
60 mins - Ronaldo is replaced
Ronaldo has been substituted on the hour mark.
Not a bad way to start life in Saudi with a double.
60 mins - PSG 4-3 Saudi All-Stars
Mbappe scores from the spot by sending the keeper the wrong way.
It's 4-3 to PSG.
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59 mins - PSG have been awarded a penalty
PSG have been awarded a second penalty of the evening. This time for handball.
Mbappe will take it rather than Neymar.
56 mins - It's 3-3
This game really is crazy.
Jang has now headed the ball into the net to make it 3-3.
PSG are down to 10 men but they are not giving up the fight.
I have a feeling there's going to be more goals in this one.
53 mins - PSG make it 3-2
Wow. Mbappe really is a nightmare to defend against.
Mbappe, who is now wearing the captain's armband, beats his man twice and then plays the ball low across the box.
Sergio Ramos is there to steer the ball into the net.
The 10 men of PSG are 3-2 up.
48 mins - It was almost 3-2 to the Saudi All-Stars
The Saudi All-Stars win an early corner and really test Navas.
Navas shows why he has been so heavily coveted in the past with a fine stop down low.
The second half is about to get underway
Ronaldo, Mbappe, Neymar and Messi are all back for the second half.
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PSG 2-2 Saudi All-Stars
That first half had everything.
Here's a quick recap:
- Messi made it 1-0 after three minutes.
- Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot after getting clattered by Navas.
- Bernat was sent off for PSG after a last-man challenge
- Marquinhos made it 2-1 with a finish from close range.
- Neymar missed a penalty.
- Ronaldo equalised just before the interval.
50 mins - Ronaldo scores again
Oh my.
Ronaldo has made it 2-2 in stoppage time.
He goes close to scoring with a header but his effort hits the post.
Ramos fluffs his lines when he tries to clear but Ronaldo reacts to blast the ball past Navas.
2-2.
47 mins - Neymar misses his penalty
Wow. Wow. Wow.
This has been some game. Neymar misses his penalty.
The Brazilian does his usual stuttered run-up and then his tame effort is easily saved. It remains 2-1 to PSG.
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