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September 29, 2019

Mbappe, Neymar combine to give PSG crucial win at Bordeaux

Neymar, Mbappe, PSG

Neymar celebrates with Mbappe. PHOTO:

Kylian Mbappe’s return boosted Paris St-Germain (PSG) on Saturday as the France striker set up Neymar for a soft goal in a 1-0 victory at Girondins de Bordeaux in Ligue 1.

Neymar, Mbappe, PSG

Neymar celebrates with Mbappe.

Mbappe, back as a substitute after a lengthy injury, burst down the right flank in the 70th minute.

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Neymar then just had to tap in as PSG reclaimed the league lead with 18 points from eight games.

They lead Nantes, who snatched a 1-0 win at Olympique Lyonnais, by two points.

PSG travel to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, without the suspended Brazillian, who has scored his team’s last three goals in Ligue 1.

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