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PSG-Monaco: Marquinhos scores an unorthodox opener for Paris

From Le Figaro · () French

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  • Marquinhos put Paris Saint-Germain ahead against Monaco with a chest finish after a cross from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
  • PSG took about 30 minutes to break through in its first season appearance at the Parc des Princes.
  • The captain had also rescued PSG against Lille the previous week with a last-second headed goal.

Paris Saint-Germain once again relied on its captain to break the deadlock. Marquinhos gave PSG the lead against Monaco with an unusual chest finish at the Parc des Princes.

Facing the league leaders in its first home appearance of the season, Paris needed around 30 minutes to unlock Monaco’s defense. Fabián Ruiz found Khvicha Kvaratskhelia inside the area, and the Georgian winger sent a precise cross across the face of goal.

Marquinhos met it with his chest and directed the ball into the net, prompting celebrations around the stadium. The Brazilian central defender had also rescued Luis Enrique’s side the previous week, scoring a headed goal in the final second against Lille.

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