PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain's crushing of Real Madrid in their Champions League opener was not a warning to their European rivals - it was more a self-confidence booster on the French side's return to the biggest stage after another humiliation.
PSG suffered an embarrassing last-16 exit against a low-key Manchester United following a shock 3-1 home defeat last season, and on Wednesday, they had a point to prove to themselves.
Thomas Tuchel's side were without their magic trio of Kylian Mbappe, Edison Cavani - both injured - and Neymar, who was suspended, yet they produced a collective performance to be remembered. With the 'MCN' trio out, Argentine striker Mauro Icardi, loaned from Inter Milan, harassed the Real Madrid defense and created space for Di Maria while keeper Keylor Navas, who joined from Real, is expected to give the defence some peace of mind.PSG, however, are well aware that Group stage wins will mean nothing when the knockout phase comes in the winter.
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