Ligue 1 Round 1 kicked off on Sunday, and it was a thrilling start to the season for fans across France and beyond. One of the most anticipated matches of the day was between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Clermont Foot in a battle of two of the top teams in the league.
The match started off with PSG taking control early, as they dominated possession and created several chances throughout the first half. However, it wasn't until the 27th minute that PSG finally broke through, with Neymar scoring his first goal of the season from close range.
From there, PSG continued to dominate the game, with Neymar netting twice more before the break. The second goal came just after the hour mark, with a stunning strike from outside the box by Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe's second goal came in the 89th minute, as he assisted on a header from Angel Di Maria.
Despite being down 4-0 at halftime, Clermont put up a fight and threatened to pull off a surprise comeback. However, PSG's defense held firm and kept their lead intact, sealing a comfortable victory for the home team.
Overall, this was a dominant performance from PSG, who showed why they're considered one of the best teams in Europe. With Neymar and Mbappe continuing to showcase their talent, and with a solid midfield providing support, PSG looked like a force to be reckoned with in the Ligue 1 season ahead.