Mitch Freeley You can watch the Live Match Stream of PSG Vs Monaco via beIN CONNECT Match Report Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick and Neymar made his return from a three-month injury lay-off as Paris Saint-Germain began their Ligue 1 title celebrations with a 3-1 win over visitors Monaco on Sunday. PSG were already confirmed as champions earlier in the day after second-placed Lille could only draw 0-0 with Toulouse, and Thomas Tuchel's men subsequently played with freedom in an emphatic triumph inspired by Mbappe against his old club. The lethal Mbappe took only 15 minutes to make his mark at the end of a stunning counter-attack and he doubled his tally just before half-time, rounding off another well-worked move. Neymar – fit again after breaking his foot in January – came on at the interval to a huge cheer, before Mbappe completed his treble in the 55th minute to become the youngest player to score 30 goals in France's top division. Aleksandr Golovin's late strike proved to be nothing more than a consolation for a Monaco side who still face the threat of relegation. Monaco's chances took an early blow when they lost goalkeeper Danijel Subasic to an apparent thigh strain, and PSG had the breakthrough soon after – Mbappe collecting Moussa Diaby's pass and finishing into the top-left corner to round off a devastating break. The former Monaco talisman missed a great chance in the 33rd minute, but he made amends a few moments later, playing a one-two with Dani Alves and neatly finding the bottom-right corner from just inside the area. PSG introduced Neymar for Layvin Kurzawa at half-time, but still Mbappe led the way, hitting the post after bursting past Kamil Glik in the 52nd minute. He then grabbed his third, tapping in from close range after Alves raced on to Marco Verratti's pass and squared across the face of goal. PSG lost Verratti to an injury towards the end and Golovin pulled one back with a tidy finish just inside the box, but the hosts' lead was unassailable and they cruised to victory. Goals/Highlights Goal! Monaco pulls back a consolation! Aleksandr Golovin with the goal! Goal! It was inevitable really! Kylian Mbappe scores a hat-trick against his former club turning in a Dani Alves cross! That's his 30th goal of the season! Chance! Mbappe denied a hat-trick thanks to the upright! Here comes Neymar! After injuring his metatarsal in January, the Brazilian attacker is back in PSG action! Goal! It's been coming! Kylian Mbappe scores his 29th league goal of the season rounding off a fine passing move with Danni Alves! Chance! Kylian Mbappe drills a shot just wide! Goal! Kylian Mbappe fires PSG into the lead, nice touch with the classy no celebration from the former Monaco man! Peep! We are underway in Paris! Live Updates Preamble Former Newcastle United legend has popped into the studio to have his say on the Notre Dame tribute made by PSG Player jerseys will display 'Notre Dame' on the back to pay tribute to the disaster which occurred in #Paris this week.#Ligue1 #beINLigue1 #PSGASM pic.twitter.com/lFsCrhN6Cq — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) April 21, 2019 Now for Monaco! Falcao leads the line, whilst Aleksandr Golovin starts in midfield with Andre Silva, which is nice. So team news! First up PSG! The headline, Kylian Mbappé starts in attack! He'll be playing alongside teenager Moussa Diaby. Good news, Neymar makes the bench and joins Edinson Cavani, Angel Di Maria, Julian Draxler and Gianluigi Buffon on the most stacked bench of all time. Likewise, Monaco has added a Notre Dame logo for their rather impressive looking kit! All set at the Parc 👍.#PSGASM pic.twitter.com/7wqnDFy7dP — AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) April 21, 2019 A lovely touch from PSG in remembering the Notre Dame fire! NOTRE DAME 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/TRL5vv7LOn — layvin kurzawa 20 (@layvinkurzawa) April 21, 2019 Confirmation there that Neymar is training! I wonder if he gets a start tonight? Good news PSG fans! Whisper it, but Neymar could be back in the starting line up tonight. It seems that the worlds most expensive player has recovered and could be involved tonight after injuring his metatarsal back in January. (I hope he's wearing the dreadlocks) As for Monaco, they are sixteenth in Ligue 1. After a shocking start under Thierry Henry, Leonardo Jardim was recalled to manage the side and has improved results to pull the 2017/18 Ligue 1 winners away from the relegation zone. Anyway, it's easter over in Europe! This rather Eggsellent easter tweet should get you in the mood! #HappyEaster ASM fans! 🐰 Quick test: can you spot the 7️⃣ hidden Easter Eggs in our image? pic.twitter.com/fRmWEEk8KL — AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) April 21, 2019 Woo hoo! PSG have won Ligue 1 (For the sixth time in the last seven seasons) this hype video sums it all up appropriately! Good evening! Fancy a Ligue 1 title party in Paris! Of course, you do! PSG claimed the Ligue 1 title today after second-placed Lille dropped points to Toulouse earlier today. So join me for all the latest updates, team news and video highlights on what should be a night of celebration for PSG.<doc-sep>Michel Euler/Associated Press Neymar has reportedly confirmed he is ready to make his return for Paris Saint-Germain when they take on Monaco on Sunday. Football writer Jeremy Smith relayed RMC Sport's report: The Brazilian has been out of action since January 23 with a broken metatarsal. The Parisians will be eager to have their star back after three months out, particularly in light of their recent form. PSG are 13 points clear in Ligue 1, but they've missed three chances to seal the title in recent weeks: It would have been easy to write off the 2-2 draw with Strasbourg as a blip, but to have followed it up with shock defeats at the hands of Lille and Nantes will be a concern for PSG. Although the title should still be comfortably within their grasp, Neymar's return would provide a timely boost to help them turn around their recent struggles. The 27-year-old bagged 20 goals and 11 assists in 23 appearances prior to his injury, and if he can resume that form in the weeks to come he can help PSG finish the season strongly.<doc-sep>Paris Saint-Germain could have Neymar back for Sunday's potential Ligue 1 title-deciding clash with Monaco at Parc des Princes as the Brazil international is to undergo tests in the build-up, sources have told ESPN FC. Sources have confirmed Neymar will be examined on Friday and Saturday with a view to making his return from a fractured fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot. The 27-year-old, who has not played since he was injured during a 2-0 Coupe de France win over Strasbourg in January, has indicated to PSG's medical staff that he feels ready to return. Minutes against Monaco will make significant game time in the Coupe de France final against Rennes a major possibility as he steps up his recovery ahead of this summer's Copa America in Brazil. Neymar, who has been charged by UEFA for his criticism of video assisted refereeing following the round-of-16 Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester United, has already indicated to PSG that he will be at the club next season -- as has Kylian Mbappe -- according to ESPN FC sources. PSG players will be wearing home shirts with Notre-Dame de Paris logos this weekend after the fire that ravaged the iconic French landmark at the start of the week, sources have confirmed. The idea was spawned by the golden tributes printed by Foot-Store on PSG's away kit, but Sunday's gesture will involve the home colours, as well as possible front and back mentions. Previously, following the 2015 Paris Attacks, PSG wore shirts with Je Suis Paris across the front for a short period of time.<doc-sep>NEYMAR made a poignant return for PSG as the newly-crowned French champs beat Monaco 3-1 in special shirts to raise funds for the fire-hit Notre Dame Cathedral. The Brazil superstar, out since January with a metatarsal injury, wore the smart top with an image of the landmark fitting neatly within the club's blue and red stripes. 6 Neymar helps PSG show the fundraising tops for the Notre Dame Cathedral 6 Neymar came on to a massive roar as PSG edged nearer retaining their title Credit: Reuters The 27-year-old, whose £198m transfer fee would be just a small fraction of the costs of repairing the Notre Dame, got a huge roar of approval when he came on as a sub. Neymar had watched World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe put PSG in command with a hat-trick against their lowly visitors - while Parisians boosted the cathedral's rebuilding campaign by buying special edition shirts. And although Aleksandr Golovin bagged a surprise consolation for Monaco late on, it had little impact on an emotional night for Paris - as they sealed their eighth Ligue 1 title but also reflected on the cathedral disaster. Millions of pounds have already been raised towards rebuilding the 850-year-old monument in the French capital after it was ravaged by a 15-hour fire last week. And despite Neymar was frustrated to miss PSG's Champions league ties with Manchester United, the timing of his comeback meant much to Paris as a whole. PSG's Qatari owners have also pledged a huge injection towards repairing one of the most famous buildings in Europe. And earlier in the week the club began selling white PSG shirts emblazoned with Notre Dame motifs. PSG had already clinched the title before kick-off as second-placed Lille drew 0-0 at Toulouse. But Mbappe soon notched an early opener as they rammed home the margin between themselves and the rest in France. The France frontman struck again on 38 and 55 minutes before Russia's World Cup hero Golovin replied in vain. 6 PSG stars make their mark as Paris begins raising millions for repairs to the stricken Notre Dame cathedral 6 Neymar eased his way back into action from the bench after last playing on January 23 Credit: EPA 6 Paris Saint-Germain are doing their bit to boost funds for the fire-hit landmark<doc-sep>
FRANCK FIFE/Getty Images Neymar returned from injury to help Paris Saint-Germain celebrate being crowned Ligue 1 champions on Sunday. Les Parisiens officially retained the title earlier in the day, thanks to Lille's goalless draw away to Toulouse. PSG marked the occasion by beating Monaco 3-1 at the Parc des Princes, with Kylian Mbappe netting a hat-trick before Aleksandr Golovin got a late consolation for the visitors. Afterward, Mbappe reaffirmed his desire to reach his full potential in the French capital despite links with Real Madrid: Neymar played the entire second half in his first action since suffering a metatarsal injury against Strasbourg in the Coupe de France back in January. While Neymar's return was the big news, Mbappe made sure he wasn't upstaged with a superb performance against his former club. The 20-year-old scored twice during the first half, each time showcasing the pace, close control and growing ruthless streak fast becoming hallmarks of his game. He raced clear to meet an astute through pass from 19-year-old Moussa Diaby to put PSG ahead after just 15 minutes. Video Play Button Videos you might like Mbappe continued to menace the Monaco back line with his pace, and he went through again seven minutes before the break. This time, Dani Alves played him in, and the cool, precise finish offered evidence a young player who can be a touch profligate at times is becoming more assured when chances come his way. By the time Mbappe converted inside the box, thanks to another pass from Alves, 10 minutes after the restart, he had made history in the French top flight: The youngster had also convinced many he is the true talisman of this PSG team: While Mbappe's star is on the rise, it's too early to diminish the importance of Neymar just yet. The Brazilian may not have found the net during his 45-minute cameo, but he did provide enough slick touches and deft passes to offer a reminder of why he's a special player. Neymar's radar didn't fail him when he played in Diaby to score, only for the forward to be ruled offside, a decision that still stood even though replays appeared not to support it. PSG are better any time Neymar's flair and vision are put to use. It's also true Les Parisiens have struggled somewhat without their magic No. 10 despite retaining the title with room to spare. The title hasn't been won in style, with defeats to Nantes and Lille, along with a draw against Strasbourg, preceding the win over Monaco. PSG's memorable collapse against Manchester United in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League also served to underline how much Neymar has been missed. Mbappe is growing in stature, but Neymar is still a player capable of helping PSG reach the goal of dominating the European scene. Keeping him free from injury and in partnership with an improving Mbappe will be vital to those hopes next season.