PSG prosper as Celtic look out of place in big money league

Celtic 0 PSG 5: Free-spending Paris St Germain demonstrated their prowess with a 5-0 thumping of Celtic in their Champions League opener at Parkhead.

PSG prosper as Celtic look out of place in big money league

The world’s most expensive frontline did the damage in the first half as Brazilian star Neymar opened the scoring in the 19th minute before 18-year-old French sensation Kylian Mbappe added a second in the 34th minute, with Edinson Cavani scoring a penalty before the break.

A fan from among the home supporters revealed his frustration when he came on to the pitch to aim a fresh-air kick at Mbappe before being escorted away by stewards — but there was more distress to come after the break.

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