PSG crushed Monaco to win the French Super Cup

Neymar just returned to training earlier this week, after a long break after the 2018 World Cup. That's why the new coachThomas Tuchel did not risk using expensive stars.Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani were not even in China for this match.But, PSG still has many stars, enough to completely control the game.

After many missed opportunities, about 12 minutes before the end of the first half, Di Maria also successfully finished to put PSG ahead. From the free kick afterAdrien Rabiot was fouled,Di Maria kicked the ball over the wall, beating the goalkeeperDiego Benaglio.

Di Maria started the season impressively, with a double. Photo: Reuters.

Seven minutes later, the gap was doubled for PSG, when Christopher Nkunku finished from a tight angle.

In the middle of the second half,Timothy Weah leaned over to finish off a breakaway and pass.Stanley N'Soki. The ball from about 8 meters away went through the gap between the goalkeeper's legs.Benaglio.

Minute 76 Neymar was brought in as a substituteMarco Verratti, and received a warm welcome from the audience. But the one who left the biggest mark was still Di Maria, with a low shot in injury time.

Monaco (red and white) were too weak against the defending champions. Photo: Ruters.

A resounding victory, against a rare and formidable opponent in Ligue 1, not only brought Tuchel and his team a title. It also helped them prepare for the new season - which takes place on August 12 against Caen.

PSG players receive their first title of the season. Photo: Reuters.