The French football league, Ligue 1, has been filled with exciting matches this season and the latest round saw two teams clash in a thrilling encounter. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious over their rivals Monaco by a scoreline of 2-1.

In the first half, PSG had the better of things as they dominated the midfield, creating chances for themselves but failing to convert them into goals. However, in the second half, PSG's attacking prowess paid off as they scored twice in quick succession through Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi.

Mbappe's goal was particularly impressive as he slotted home from close range after receiving a pass from Neymar. The goal proved to be the game-winner as Monaco struggled to find a way back into the match.

The win was a significant boost for PSG as they look to maintain their position at the top of the table. It also marked the return of Mbappe to the starting line-up after missing out on the previous match due to injury.

On the other hand, Monaco were left disappointed as they failed to secure a point against PSG. The loss was a setback for Monaco who have struggled to perform consistently this season.

Overall, it was another exciting round of Ligue 1 action as PSG demonstrated their dominance once again. With Mbappe scoring his first goal since joining PSG last summer, it was a great start to the new year for the club.