Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) dominated Ligue 1 round 1 with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Clermont on Saturday. The French giants, who have won all four opening games this season, took control early and never looked back.
The game started brightly for PSG, with Neymar setting up Kylian Mbappe for the first goal in the 26th minute. Mbappe then added to the lead just before half-time with another well-taken finish from close range.
The second half saw PSG continue their dominance, with Mauro Icardi scoring twice in quick succession to complete the rout. Icardi's second came after only two minutes of extra time, as he finished off a superb move involving Mbappe and Angel Di Maria.
Mbappe was the star of the show once again, bagging a brace to take his tally for the season to five goals. He was also instrumental in assisting Icardi's second goal, showing his versatility as a forward and his ability to create chances for his teammates.
For Clermont, it was a tough day at the office as they were outplayed from start to finish. Despite some good attacking play, they could not find a way past PSG's impressive defense.
Overall, PSG showed why they are considered one of the best teams in Europe. They have the talent and the desire to dominate their league and make a statement early in the season. It will be interesting to see how they perform against stronger opposition in the coming weeks.