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Clermont Foot – Paris Saint-Germain 0:5

League 1 2022/23, 1st matchday

08.06.2022

French champions Paris Saint-Germain started the new Ligue 1 season with a clear win. The Star Team won 5-0 at Clermont Foot. Bad for the rivals: the Neymar/Messi duo performed magic on Saturday night.

The PSG goals were scored by Neymar (9th minute), Achraf Hakimi (26th), Marquinhos (38th) and Lionel Messi (80th/86th) with a brace. The last shot was a remarkable overhead kick.

Unbelievable but true: according to statistics, it was the first overhead kick in the Argentine’s long career. Previously I only had one Airdrop template on my account. Clermont Foot fans showed greatness and not only applauded the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner but even sang for Messi.

What the 35-year-old is still missing is a directly converted corner. Surely Messi wants to break this record too. The creator seems to have finally overcome last year’s crisis when he was temporarily unable to repeat his previous glory at Barcelona. In the two previous games with PSG – most recently they won the Supercup against Nantes (4-0) – he also scored a goal. Messi is there after 2 games with 3 goals and 1 assist. My friend Neymar is statistically even better. The Brazilian looks excited under new coach Christophe Galtier and even has 3 goals and 3 assists under his belt.

But the two superstars were not only convincing in attack, Messi and Neymar in particular also did an exemplary job in defence. The loss of the third exceptional kicker in the group, Kylian Mbappé, didn’t weigh much. The 23-year-old missed the start of the season with hamstring problems.

Galtier sees a bright future

Messi’s boss Galtier is also optimistic that his key player has finally arrived in Paris. “I spoke to Leo and the other attacking players during our time in Japan to make sure he could play well all the time. Leo has a very sharp tactical sense. He has a vision, he quickly sees where he needs to go.” . How he defends, how he positions himself to play with others. He can invade the zone. He likes to play with the players around him. When Leo smiles, the team smiles too,” said the 55-year-old.

Messi had a bit of a tough season last season, during which he also had to adapt, Galtier said. “There was a radical change in his life, but in all past seasons he has scored at least 30 goals. He’s had a full season now grappling with his family life as well as the club, the team and his teammates. There’s no reason why Leo shouldn’t have a great season.

Galtier: Messi is ready for a big season

Lionel Messi was PSG’s key player alongside Neymar in the 5-0 win in Clermont. His coach Christophe Galtier firmly believes the Argentine will be successful in his second season.

08.07.2022

dpa

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