PSG is more than just Neymar

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Much fanfare has been made of the erupting rivalry between Neymar and Edinson Cavani at Paris Saint-Germain. On Friday night, Cavani stamped his place as the club’s continued leader on the pitch.

PSG hosted, suddenly free-falling, OGC Nice at Parc des Princes in a highly anticipated matchup, despite the standings. However, the Parisians’ dominant 3-0 victory sealed their place at the top of Ligue 1, and sent the visitors in even more despair than when they arrived.

The star was unquestionably Cavani. On a night when their €220 million import Neymar was suspended, the Uruguayan took center stage proved that the leaders of Ligue 1 are more than just one player. His brace, combined with a gorgeous pass leading to an own goal from Dante, showed the world that he will not be overlooked by everyone gazing at his Brazilian rival.

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He’ll have to continue to show his mettle as Neymar returns to the lineup for their Champions League match against Anderlecht this week.

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