UEFA Champions League 2017/18: PSG 3-0 Bayern Munich, 5 Talking Points

#4 Neymar and Cavani bury differences, star for the hosts

Neymar scored one and assisted another in a crucial fixture against Bayern Munich

PSG's league fixture last week against Lyon saw Neymar and Cavani haggling over penalty duties. As seems to be the norm these days, rumour mills went on the overkill and doubts were cast regarding the players' ability to gel together in the team and function as a unit.

If this game was an evidence of how well they could gel, Unai Emery will certainly be a pleased man; the two played a role in all three of the goals on the night.

Cavani scored the second of the three, after being involved in the build-up play and exchanging passes with Mbappe. Guess what? The celebrations included Neymar.

PSG's number 9 also dropped deeper and helped his side defensively, especially in the second half of the game. The Uruguayan could have had a hat-trick on the night, but his contribution all over the pitch was immense despite having only one goal to his name.

Neymar's hunger to become the best player in the world was on full display. He hustled and pressed Bayern into ceding possession as well as drew key fouls with his skilful movements. The Brazilian linked up superbly with compatriot Dani Alves to give his side a crucial lead within a couple of minutes of kick-off. He also got into exciting, goal-scoring positions after being involved in some slick passing with Mbappe.

He shot wide from the French youngster's through-ball but found Cavani's shoulder to lean on immediately after. When he finally scored, there were hugs involved - and no prizes for guessing the recipients (every single one of them got it, Cavani included).