Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their first league title in nearly a decade on Sunday after defeating Montpellier 5-1 at the Parc des Princes stadium.

The French giants dominated the match from start to finish, with Lionel Messi scoring three goals and assisting two more. The Argentine forward put PSG ahead early in the game when he latched onto a pass from Neymar and fired home past Montpellier goalkeeper Kevin Trézeguet.

In the second half, PSG continued to dominate, with Messi's hat-trick coming in the 72nd minute. He then assisted Kylian Mbappe for his first goal of the season, before adding another assist to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's second goal.

Montpellier tried to keep up with PSG's pace but were unable to match their opponents' intensity. The hosts made several changes throughout the match, including the substitution of Antoine Griezmann for the injured Nabil Fekir, but they could not find a way to turn the tables.

With the win, PSG clinched their sixth consecutive top-four finish in Ligue 1 and moved within one point of the champions Lyon. The victory also gave them a significant boost in confidence heading into the Europa League quarter-finals against Liverpool.

Lionel Messi's performance was particularly impressive, as he scored all three of his goals in the last 10 minutes of the game. His form has been outstanding this season, with him scoring 14 goals and providing eight assists in 26 appearances for PSG.

The victory over Montpellier is a testament to the quality of PSG's squad and their ability to perform under pressure. They will now look to build on their momentum and continue to challenge for the championship next season.