In a thrilling match that saw Marseille and Clermont battle it out for the lead in Ligue 1, it was Paris Saint-Germain's playmaker, Dimitri Payet, who stole the show with three goals.
The first goal came early on as Payet found space in the box to slot home from close range, giving his team a 1-0 lead. The second goal arrived moments later when Payet collected a pass from his fellow attacker, Franck Ribéry, before curling a shot past the goalkeeper to make it 2-0.
But Payet wasn't done yet. In the 78th minute, he received a cross from teammate, Florian Thauvin, and volleyed the ball into the back of the net to give his side a commanding 3-0 lead. It was a stunning display of skill and determination from Payet, who has been in fine form this season.
Not to be outdone, Clermont had their own star player, Maxime Bessone, who also scored twice in the match. But it was Payet who stole the limelight and made sure that his team got the three points they needed to maintain their position at the top of the table.
Overall, it was a memorable night for Payet and his teammates as they secured all three points against a strong opposition. With Payet's performance alone, it was clear that Marseille will have a tough time challenging for the title this season.