Neymar, Cavani set differences aside to shine in Paris Saint-Germain's emphatic 3-0 win over German giants Bayern
Paris St Germain pair Neymar and Edison Cavani put their differences aside to inspire an emphatic 3-0 win over Bayern Munich in Champions League Group B.
PSG's Neymar (left) and Edinson Cavani during the Champions League match against Bayern Munich in Paris last night. Pic/AFP
The pair had been criticised by coach Unai Emery following an on-field bust-up over a penalty in the 2-0 Ligue 1 win over Lyon last week. Cavani struck with a superb second goal before half-time -- his 10th in as many appearances this season — after PSG had stunned the Germans by taking a second-minute lead through Dani Alves at the Parc des Princes.
Fit-again Neymar returns
Fit-again Neymar added a third just after the hour-mark and appeared to put his recent spat with Cavani behind him to help lead Bayern a merry dance, while Kylian Mbappe was in breathtaking form as all three lived up to their star billing. Neymar, recalled to the side after missing the goalless draw at Montpelier at the weekend due to a foot injury, set up the opening goal after just 90 seconds. The Brazilian wrong-footed the Bayern defence on the edge of the penalty area before playing in Dani Alves, who drilled a low shot through Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich's legs.
Bayern fight back
Bayern responded well from the early setback. Thomas Muller's header was deflected wide and the visiting skipper then fired the wrong side of the near post.
PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola then turned Javi Martinez's fierce shot over the crossbar as Bayern chased an equaliser.
Neymar's touch deserted him after being played in on the edge of the box by Adrien Rabiot, but soon after, Mbappe combined with Cavani to devastating effect to give PSG a 2-0 lead.
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