Asensio of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was recognized for Lee Kang-in's record of scoring help.
PSG won 4-2 against Ange in the 11th round of the French League 1 in the 2024-25 season at Raymond Copa Stadium in Ange, France, on the 10th. Lee Kang-in started the game and scored multiple goals to lead the team to victory.
Lee Kang-in scored the first goal in the 17th minute of the first half, and Asensio's assist was unclear. Asensio, who penetrated the left side, connected the ball in front of the goal gate, and Lee Kang-in scored by finishing the ball that led to the middle of the penalty area with a right-footed shot. Angé defender Lebor cleared Lee Kang-in's shot over the goal line, and the referee proceeded with the game, but Lee Kang-in's score was later recognized through a goal line review.
Lee Kang-in scored the first goal, but it was unclear whether Emery of Asensio's cross contacted him. If Asensio was confirmed to have assisted Lee Kang-in's first goal, Asensio was able to achieve a hat trick by scoring three assists in the match against Ange.
French media Culture PSG said on the 12th, "The French Professional Football Federation confirmed Asensio's hat trick with assistance. Asensio did not score a goal in the match against Anje, but he provided Lee Kang-in with two assists and Barcola's scoring assist," adding, "Asensio was recognized for Lee Kang-in's first goal assist. Asensio, who recorded five assists in League 1 this season, has become the most assists in the league along with his PSG colleague Neves."
In addition, 'a helpful hat trick is very rare in Ligue 1. The last time a helpful hat trick was in May 2023 when PSG striker Barcola played for Lyon. Last season, no player in Ligue 1 had a helpful hat trick. The last player to score a helpful hat trick at PSG was Neymar, who he achieved against Lille back in August 2022,' he added.
PSG coach Luis Enrique has recently been using zero-top, and Lee Kang-in and Asensio are alternately positioned at the front line to play a zero-top role. PSG showed off its firepower by starting with Asensio and Lee Kang-in at the match against Angje.
Lee Kang-in succeeded in making his first multi-goal since entering PSG through the match against Angje, followed by rave reviews. European soccer statistics media Huscoordcom selected and introduced the best 11 of the week for the five major European leagues on the 12th. Lee Kang-in was listed as the best 11 right-side striker for the week of the five major European leagues. Lee Kang-in scored 9.69 points, the second-highest rating after Vinicius of Real Madrid, who scored a perfect 10 points among the top 11 players in the five major European leagues. 먹튀검증
European soccer statistics media SofaScore gave Lee Kang-in a perfect score of 10 points for his performance in the match against Angje, and selected Lee Kang-in as the best 11 of the week in the French League. French media LeQuipe also recognized Lee Kang-in as the best 11 of the week.