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Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar could do nothing to change the result. AFP
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Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal against Monaco. AFP
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Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates with defender Presnel Kimpembe after scoring a penalty
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates his third - but the goal is disallowed by VAR. AFP
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Kevin Volland scored twice for Monaco. AFP
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Kevin Volland celebrates after scoring his second goal. AFP
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Monaco's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring from the penalty. AFP
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Monaco coach Niko Kovac celebrates after the match with Cesc Fabregas. Reuters
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Neymar and Leandro Paredes are seen on the bench during the match. Reuters
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Neymar after coming off the bench. EPA
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Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar could do nothing to change the result. AFP
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Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal against Monaco. AFP
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Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates with defender Presnel Kimpembe after scoring a penalty
. AFP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates his third - but the goal is disallowed by VAR. AFP
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Kevin Volland scored twice for Monaco. AFP
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Kevin Volland celebrates after scoring his second goal. AFP
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Monaco's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring from the penalty. AFP
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Monaco coach Niko Kovac celebrates after the match with Cesc Fabregas. Reuters
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Neymar and Leandro Paredes are seen on the bench during the match. Reuters
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Neymar after coming off the bench. EPA
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Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar could do nothing to change the result. AFP
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