Published 10:49 IST, August 19th 2020
Neymar brutally trolls RB Leipzig, calls himself "Daddy" after PSG reaches UCL final
PSG forward Neymar trolled RB Leipzig on social media after his side beat the German outfit to reach their first-ever Champions League final.
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is building a reputation of rubbing it in to his opponents after a huge win. Brazilian failed to get on scoresheet during a comfortable 3-0 win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday. He, however, made sure he made his post-match presence feel by taking subtle shots at his semi-final opponents.
Neymar trolls RB Leipzig after semi-final win
Neymar shared a bunch of photos to Instagram after PSG's 3-0 win over Leipzig. One of m particularly stood out where Brazilian posted a picture of him partying with a Red Bull Cup in his hands. Taking a direct jibe at Leipzig, who are owned by Austrian energy drink company, Neymar captioned post: "Dad's going to final."
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Neymar and RB Leipzig both have connections to Red Bull. While reason behind latter's existence is Red Bull, drink company is one of Neymar's long-time sponsors. Red Bull even celebrated quarter-final victories of both sides on social media. With both sides chasing ir first-ever Champions League final appearance, it was ultimately Qatar-backed PSG that came out on top.
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PSG vs Leipzig highlights
Thomas Tuchel's men completely outclassed Leipzig on Tuesday, registering a dominant 3-0 win. A goal each from Marqinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat helped PSG breeze past Leipzig in Lisbon. Di Maria had his hands in all three goals, as he claimed two assists in match. Neymar starred too, creating Di Maria's goal and wreaking havoc on Reipzig's defence.
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After coming from behind to beat Atalanta in quarter-final, PSG started Tuesday's match on front foot, dominating game right from first minute. Neymar hit post after six minutes and had a goal ruled out for handball seconds later. Marquinhos opened scoring after Di Maria found him with a perfect free-kick. Neymar hit post for second time in first half after he almost caught Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulasci at his near post. Brazilian n combined with Di Maria for PSG's second. Juan Bernat dealt final blow to Bundesliga side after finding net early in second half.
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PSG will face winner between Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, August 23 (Monday, August 24 IST).
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(Im Credits: Neymar Instagram Handle)
10:49 IST, August 19th 2020