'500 million dollars' dance, helping PSG win big against Rennes

Neymar and Mbappe - the striker duo worth nearly $500 million - took turns scoring and assisting in PSG's 4-1 victory in round 18 of Ligue 1.

Goals: Ndombe 53' – Neymar 4' 76', Mbappe 17', Cavani 75'

Neymar returned from a suspended absence in last weekend's win over Lille, and it took him just four minutes to open the scoring at Roazhon Park. The credit goes to youngster Kylian Mbappe, who toyed with the Rennes defenders on the right flank to score the easiest goal of his career.

The visitors built on the momentum, and Neymar almost had a brace six minutes later, with a shot just wide of the target. But PSG fans didn't have to wait long for another goal. In the 17th minute, it was Neymar's turn to provide a tribute to Mbappe, allowing the French striker to double the lead. The Brazilian easily left Hamari Traore in the dust before flicking the outside of his foot to expertly set up his teammate.

The hosts only created one clear-cut chance before the break, but former West Ham midfielder Morgan Amalfitano’s shot went just wide. Across the pitch, Edinson Cavani was desperate to end his four-game goal drought. He had a good chance early in the second half but was cleared off the line by Traore.

Rennes responded with a goal in the 53rd minute. Amalfitano headed against the post from a corner kick, only for Firmin Mubele Ndombe to tap the rebound past Alphonse Areola. Both home players were unmarked in the effort.

But the joy was short-lived for Rennes. Their hopes of earning a point were dashed when captain Benjamin Andre received two yellow cards in nine minutes.

PSG's strikers did not miss the advantage of having more players to improve their scoring record. In the 75th minute, Neymar passed the ball to Cavani to break the offside trap, lifting the ball over the home goalkeeper's head with just one touch. The goal appeared in a seemingly harmless situation, but the PSG stars showed that they understood the scoring formula.

Neymar and Mbappe tormented Rennes' defense for 90 minutes. Photo: LP.

Rennes collapsed with a fourth goal a few dozen seconds later. The trio of Cavani - Mbappe - Neymar punished their opponents immediately with a basic arrangement. The one who finished was Neymar with a cross from Mbappe. Neymar had a hand in all four of PSG's goals, while Mbappe also scored a goal and made two assists.

After round 18, PSG still maintains a nine-point gap with second-placed Monaco. In the final round of the first leg, they return to the Parc des Princes to welcome Caen.

According to VNE