While in the cinemas, Spiderman and Batman are vying to break the admission records, at the Parc des Princes, a superhero monopolizes the poster, without being challenged.

Both top scorer and best passer for PSG this season, Mbappé has managed a new monstrous performance, at the height of his powers.

The Portuguese midfielder of Paris Saint-Germain Danilo Pereira scores the 3rd goal against Saint-Etienne, during the 26th day of Ligue 1, February 26, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

In ten minutes, straddling halftime, he scored twice (42nd, 48th), then delivered an assist for Danilo Pereira (53rd), who knocked out the Greens.

The public gave him a "standing ovation" for the big nights when he gave way to Mauro Icardi (82nd).

The joy of Kylian Mbappé, after scoring his 2nd goal against Saint-Etienne, during the 26th day of Ligue 1, February 26, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

Saint-Etienne opened the scoring well, through Denis Bouanga (15th), but the 16th in Ligue 1, who could become relegated again at the end of the weekend, was no match for "Kyky", who came for all "Zlataner".

With 156 goals, Mbappé joined Zlatan Ibrahimovic in second place in the PSG scoring charts, behind record holder Edinson Cavani (200).

The Swede with the oversized ego will note that it took fewer matches (180, against 205) to reach this total.

But the 23-year-old Frenchman has his whole future ahead of him to become the No.1... if he stays at the club.

The "ola" at the Park

The player is yet to extend his contract expiring at the end of June.

"Your story is written here," begged the Parisian ultras in a banner, before kick-off.

His decision will certainly depend on PSG's ability to be competitive in the Champions League, with the round of 16 return to Real Madrid looming on March 9 (first leg: 1-0).

The striker, suspended due to an accumulation of cards, will miss the last round of preparation, in Nice next Saturday.

But his team has regained momentum, after the debacle in Nantes (3-1) the previous day.

PSG gave emotion to the Park, when it was accused of playing soulless, sometimes, its Championship meetings - enough to trigger an "ola" in the second period, a rare thing in the enclosure of the door of Saint Cloud.

Argentinian striker from Paris Saint-Germain Lionel Messi sees his shot deflected by Saint-Etienne goalkeeper Paul Bernardoni, during the match of the 26th day of Ligue 1 against Saint-Etienne, on February 26, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

But before Madrid, there are still some adjustments to be made, especially on the question of defensive balance when Neymar, Lionel Messi and Mbappé play together.

The post for Neymar

Marquinhos' teammates conceded their first home goal since December 7.

Bouanga took advantage of a stray ball from Danilo to deceive Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The joy of the Stéphanois, after opening the scoring against Paris Saint-Germain, during the 26th day of Ligue 1, February 26, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

But fortunately for Paris that the Italian goalkeeper was decisive elsewhere (13th, 25th).

His saves kept a team that lacked sharpness in the match, without Marco Verratti, suspended, until Mbappé equalized.

"Kyky" emerged from the shadow of a call in the back of the defense, which Lionel Messi felt, author of a bright pass to serve the striker.

Argentinian striker of Paris Saint-Germain Lionel Messi, during the match of the 26th day of Ligue 1 against Saint-Etienne, February 26, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

Again, the Argentinian found the French world champion for the 2-1.

These are the 9th and 10th assists of the season in L1 for the seven-time Ballon d'Or.

He prances at the top of the best passers tied with … Mbappé, who made his 10th "assist", with a superb center from the outside for the head of Danilo.

"Kyky", who has 14 goals in L1, has also joined Monegasque Wissam Ben Yedder at the top of the scoring charts.

Of the 'MNM' trio, only Neymar hasn't been involved in a goal.

The Brazilian, holder for the first time at the Park in more than two months, after having treated a sprained ankle, found the post at the end of the match (78th).

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