Following the big money signing of the Brazil trickster, Neymar Jnr, from a reluctant Barcelona, it was clear from the onset that there was no stopping Paris Saint-Germain and the truckload of Qatar money when they came knocking at the gates. And when they came knocking for French youngster Kylian Mbappe, Monaco could not do much more than collect a bag full of money and bid the talent farewell.
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The three front line leaders cost a combined sum of 465 million Euros and it is really threatening when you see the line up on paper and even more when you face them with a team like Metz. From the outset it looked to be a lopsided match but when Metz equalized Cavani’s opener courtesy of a through ball from Neymar, it looked like football was really not played on paper, until …
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Began the second period and the end of Metz home fans hope.
Mbappe grabs his debut goal while trying to assist Neymar, and Neymar also finds the back of the net with a clean right-footed shot from 20 meters out, making it his fourth goal of the season. Though, it remains to be seen if this team can withstand a fiercer opposition as it was obvious that PSG only started the second half rout only after Assou-Ekotto was sent off for a two footed challenge on Mbappe that though saw him clear the ball.
The match was far from over as Edison Cavani got his second of the night to make the score 4-1 and to make his league goals seven for this season and Lucas Moura scored the fifth goal thanks to another pinpoint pass from Neymar.
We all look forward to seeing this team play Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.
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