Published 20:42 IST, September 23rd 2019
Neymar: Recent stats and upcoming clashes in Ligue 1 and UEFA CL
Here's a list of Neymar's recent and upcoming clashes in the French Cup, Ligue 1. He scored two goals in two matches he played after his returned to the club.
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Neymar was involved in a transfer tug-of-war between former club FC Barcelona and PSG. Brazilian thinks that his current team, Paris Saint-German, are doing well in Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League so far. French champions extended ir winning streak to five matches in all competitions. Neymar scored match-winning goal for his team against Lyon on Sunday.
Neymar is back to his best
Brazil international is still trying to win back his fans' trust as he scored a goal in 87th minute getting past Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. PSG played patiently till end. This was second time when he scored a winner for his team as he did same during clash against Strasbourg. Neymar helped his team to a 1-0 win in Ligue 1.
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Neymar’s PSG won midweek UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid 3-0. Neymar did t feature in match due to a ban he was carrying forward. He regards every PSG win as a step forward in what team wants to achieve this season. Talking to media about clash against Lyon, he said that it was a difficult one. He claimed Lyon to be a strong team as y defended very well and played every dangerous counter-attack possible.
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Neymar playing vital role
Neymar has scored twice after his comeback from a turbulent few months of transfer saga. He has played a vital role to help Thomas Tuchel’s men win in recent games. 27-year-old was rumoured to return to his former club FC Barcelona this summer, with Real Madrid being or club as striker's favoured destination. PSG forwards Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe are recovering from ir respective injuries and Neymar had to prove his worth during ir absence.
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27-year-old regards scoring goals as a good thing for his confidence and he hopes to continue. victory at Lyon took PSG to five wins from six in French Ligue 1. Tuchel's men will be facing Reims in upcoming clash of French Cup on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
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17:21 IST, September 23rd 2019