Paris Saint Germain showed how capable they are as they outclassed Bayern Munich in a heavyweight Champions League showdown at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night, according to Daily Mail. It was right back Danny Alves that opened the scoring for PSG just two minutes into the encounter. Twenty-nine minutes later, Uruguay international Edinson Cavani doubled the lead before Neymar struck the third in the second half to seal the victory in front of their 48,252 home crowd. However, Bayern center back Javi Martinez almost found the back of the net with a superb header from close range but was denied by the heroic save of PSG goalie Alphonse Areola.

The victory puts Paris Saint Germain three points clear at the top of Group B, trailing behind them is Bayern Munich. Here's a summary of the match.

PSG outlook

Starting XI and individual performance points: Goalkeeper - Alphonse Areola (8.80). Defender - Dani Alves (8.43), Marquinhos (7.38), Thiago Silva (eight points), Layvin Kurzawa (seven points). Midfielder - Adrien Rabiot (7.22), Marco Verratti (7.22), Thiago Motta (7.09). Forward - Kylian Mbappe (7.79), Edinson Cavani (7.80), Neymar (9.20). Used substitutes - Ángel Di María (six points), Giovani Lo Celso (six points), Julian Draxler (six points).

Teams strength and weakness: PSG often stole the ball from Bayern players and went on to create chances in front of goal through long passes, through balls, set pieces, and individual efforts.

Overall, they were strong at finishing.

Style of play: Unai Emery's side held more possession in Bayern's half, played with width and favored counter attacks and long shot situations.

Bayern Munich outlook

Starting XI and individual performance points: Goalkeeper - Sven Ulreich (5.59). Defender - Joshua Kimmich (6.18), Niklas Süle (5.74), Javi Martínez (seven points) David Alaba (5.80).

Midfielder - Arturo Vidal (6.18), Corentin Tolisso (6.14), Thiago Alcántara (6.42). Forward - Thomas Müller (5.87), Robert Lewandowski (6.47), James Rodríguez (six points). Used substitutes - Kingsley Coman (6.08), Sebastian Rudy (6.67), Arjen Robben (six points).

Team's strength and weakness: Carlo Ancelotti's men often stole the ball too from PSG players and created goal bound chances through short and long passes.

However, they were too aggressive in their tackles and in the process they gave away several free kicks within their half.

Style of play: Bayern favored long and short passes. They largely attacked through the flanks.

Man of the Match

Neymar's performances on Wednesday night was just fabulous. The Brazilian superstar scored a goal and provided an assist. He completed seventy-eight touches.

Upcoming Group B fixtures

Paris Saint Germain will hit the road to face RSC Anderlecht on October 18, while Bayern Munich plays host to Celtic the same night.
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