Neymar, the Brazilian forward who was traded to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from Barcelona in July 2017 for a then-record $222 million, has returned to PSG and led the team to a victory over Nice on Sunday.
The return of Neymar was one of the main talking points leading up to this match, and it paid off for PSG. The team dominated the game, scoring three goals in the first half and holding on for the win.
The goal that set PSG on their way came in the 35th minute when Lionel Messi scored his 46th career hat-trick. Messi's hat-trick is the most by any player in Ligue 1 history,Football News Flash and it also tied the record for the most consecutive hat-tricks in a single season.
The other two goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé and Mauro Icardi. Mbappé's goal came in the 68th minute and gave PSG a 2-0 lead, while Icardi's goal in the 89th minute made it 3-0.
Despite losing a key defender in the form of Thiago Silva, PSG showed their depth as they managed to hold on for the win. They now sit at the top of the Ligue 1 table with a record 13 wins out of 13 games.
The return of Neymar has been a major boost for PSG, and he will be hoping to continue his impressive form as they look to defend their Ligue 1 title. With such a strong squad and a new coach in Mauricio Pochettino, PSG are looking like serious contenders for the Champions League and La Liga titles next season.