Paris Saint-Germain got their title defence off to the ideal start as they thrashed Clermont Foot 5-0 at Stade Gabriel-Monpied in the opening Ligue 1 matchday.

Les Parisiens, fresh off the back of their convincing 4-0 Trophee des Champions victory

over last season’s Coupe de France winners Nantes last weekend, took no prisoners against

 a side they scored ten goals against in two outings last season, as they found an early lead in the 9th minute.

Pablo Sarabia’s low cross from deep towards the edge of the area was deftly flicked on by Leo Messi back to the path of Neymar behind him,

and the Brazilian found the bottom corner with a fantastic first-time strike to put his side ahead.

PSG doubled their advantage just before the half hour mark, as Achraf Hakimi rounded off a clinical counter attack with a powerful finish into the roof of the net from inside the area.

After having a direct involvement in the first two goals, Neymar registered his second assist of the night as PSG scored their third in the 38th minute.

The forward whipped in a free-kick into the area with pace from the left-hand side,

which Marquinhos met with a thumping header past Clermont goalkeeper Mory Diaw to put the result well and truly beyond Les Lanciers.

Leo Messi added two more goals late on for the visitors - with the latter a superb overhead kick - to well and truly complete the rout.

The victory takes Christophe Galtier’s side to the top of the Ligue 1 table.

PSG are in action again next Saturday, as they take on Montpellier at the Parc des Princes.

Click the link below to watch and download full video highlights..

https://sportdaylight.com/clermont-foot-0-5-psg-highlights/

Pro-Ronaldo MODs go make sure this thread no reach front page.

Messi with the scissor kick ,agba!!

Goat of Goats...unlike one Thursday Thursday mr. Challenge always running away from each challenge e plunges his clubs into.

Christophe Galtier should keep playing Messi in his ideal role which is false 9. The mistake Poch made was playing Messi as a right winger which made him less effective last season.

Kudos to him.

Meanwhile...

Why is that Messi and Psg post does not get to front page?

OJEEMAH:
Pro-Ronaldo MODs go make sure this thread no reach front page.

MODs come and see your life

kally90:
Why is that Messi and Psg post does not get to front page?

Ask Obembet and her boyfriend Lalasticlacla

Nice one from the goat..... meanwhile I wish one Ewure will play tomorrow I wan check something

kally90:
Why is that Messi and Psg post does not get to front page?

because the mods are bias Dem no like better thing

messi na GOAT abeg

kally90:
Why is that Messi and Psg post does not get to front page?

if u ask us, na who we go ask...Mk cr7 score today na FP asap

Mbappe to Madrid would've been a very good move for all 3 parties involved but it didn't happen unfortunately. This rhythm between Messi, Neymar and the other players might change if he comes back. The nee coach, also very good.

hatakekakashi:
Mbappe to Madrid would've been a very good move for all 3 parties involved but it didn't happen unfortunately. This rhythm between Messi, Neymar and the other players might change if he comes back. The nee coach, also very good.

If MSN can succeed, Messi, Mbappe & Neymar can even do better if only the coach can deploy a system that suits them all. Last season, their midfield was terrible with zero creativity…..I’m glad the new coach is gradually fixing it and Messi would no longer drop deep or maybe operate on the wing like last season. He will most likely utilize Messi behind Mbappe & Neymar.

OJEEMAH:
If MSN can succeed, Messi, Mbappe & Neymar can even do better if only the coach can deploy a system that suits them all. Last season, their midfield was terrible with zero creativity…..I’m glad the new coach is gradually fixing it and Messi would no longer drop deep or maybe operate on the wing like last season. He will most likely utilize Messi behind Mbappe & Neymar.

One thing I like about the coach is the Calibre of players he signs; not blowing money on already made stars like how PSG were doing before. He's building a good team capable of winning UCL.