Messi scores his second goal thanks to a great overhead kick. — © REUTERS
Monaco, coached by Philippe Clement, started their Ligue 1 season with a 1-2 win in and against Strasbourg. Eliot Matazo came on for the Monegasque in the 87th minute while Matz Sels was in the Strasbourg goal for the entire game. Champion PSG – thanks in part to a stunning Messi and Neymar – had no trouble with Clermont.
Jeroen De Pauw
Former Club Brugge player Krepin Diatta gave Monaco the advantage at the end of the first half. AS Monaco then doubled their lead shortly after the break via Sofiane Diop, twelve minutes later Habibou Diallo made the connection goal for the home team.
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Monaco held out relatively easily, but Philippe Clement’s team still got warm in injury time. Diallo scored again for Strasbourg in minute 95 and appeared to be taking away points from Monaco, but his goal was disallowed by VAR for offside.
Duo Messi-Neymar shines
No Mbappe at PSG on the opening day, Messi and Neymar were present. And the golden duo of yesteryear shone as usual. Messi scored twice and gave an assist to Neymar, who in turn also provided two assists. Messi’s bicycle kick was especially fun.
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Under their leadership, PSG made firewood from Clermont. Hakimi and Marquinhos also scored their goal. PSG went on to win 0-5. The champion of the 21-22 season has already started the new competition strongly.
The magic between Neymar and Messi seems to be working again. — © EPA-EFE
