Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) dominated Clermont Auvergne in a thrilling 5-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League Group Stage match on Saturday, October 22nd. The French champions took control early and never looked back as they outscored the hosts 4-0 in the opening half.
The match kicked off with PSG attacking aggressively, with Neymar Jr. making several attempts to break through the Clermont defense. However, it was Clermont that struck first when defender Pierre-Antoine Gourcuff scored from a corner kick after just four minutes. This goal gave PSG a boost and they continued to dominate the game.
In the second half, PSG added three more goals to their tally. First, Mbappe scored from a free-kick, followed by Kylian Mbappé scoring from a penalty kick after being fouled by Clermont's goalkeeper. Then, Mbappé scored again from a free-kick, putting PSG firmly in control of the match.
Clermont tried to come back late in the game, but PSG were too much for them. They held onto their lead until the final whistle, winning the match 5-0.
This victory is a significant win for PSG, who have now won all six of their group stage matches so far. It also gives them a strong chance of advancing to the knockout stages of the competition.
Overall, this match was a testament to the strength of both teams, with PSG coming out on top thanks to their superior attacking play and determination. It will be interesting to see how they perform against other teams in the group stage, and whether they can maintain their momentum into the knockout stages.