PSG began the defense of their Ligue 1 title with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Clermont  

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) thrashed Clermont Foot 5-0 at the Stade Gabriel Montpied on Saturday, in the match that brought the two teams to the first round of the French League. It took only nine minutes for them to get in front as Messi brilliantly flicked the ball into the path of Neymar, who finished an excellent move, as he smacked in a low drive to beat Mory Diaw. Pablo Sarabia's cross was deflected by Lionel Messi's deft touch that paved the way for the Brazilian. While the Brazilian star made the second and third goals were scored by Ashraf Hakimi in the 26th minute and Marquinhos in the 38th minute. In the second half, Neymar continued his magic and made the fourth scored by Argentine legend Lionel Messi in the 80th minute, to return the flea and score his second goal in the 86th minute to lead the Paris team to a 5-0 victory. Achraf Hakimi doubled PSG's advantage close to the half-hour mark as he smashed one into the roof of the net after receiving the ball from Neymar. Marquinhos headed one past Diaw from a Neymar free-kick for PSG's third of the night close to the half-time mark. The Parisians continued their onslaught following the restart as well. Lionel Messi tapped one in from close range following some selfless work from Neymar.
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain begin their bid for a record 12th Ligue 1 title at modest Clermont in a season, collecting the first three points of the season, towards defending the title.

Paris Saint-Germain's line-up was as follows: 
Goalkeeper: Donnarumma 
Defenders: Hakimi, Ramos, Marquinhos, Presnel Kimpembe, Nuno Mendes 
Midfielders: Verratti, Fitinha, Sarabia Forwards: Messi & Neymar.