Unbeatable Neymar hat-trick against Red Star

The 26-year-old dominated the match at Parc des Princes, tying a record for goals by a Brazilian in Europe’s top club competition in the process
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Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has now scored or assisted in 12 straight games for club and country after a hat-trick against Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday.

The Brazilian was at the forefront of a 6-1 Champions League win, scoring three times for the Ligue 1 champions.

Neymar opened the scoring with a picture-perfect free-kick in the 20th minute, before adding another just two minutes later.

In the 81st minute the former Barcelona star rounded off his treble before being substituted a minute later.

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Dating back to August 12, Neymar has now scored or assisted in 12 consecutive games, including two friendlies for Brazil against the USA and El Salvador.

In that 12-game run, Neymar has tallied 12 goals and three assists.

The 26-year-old particularly enjoys home European nights, having now registered seven goals and two assists in just four career Champions League matches with PSG at Parc des Princes.

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With his hat-trick on Wednesday, Neymar became the third Brazilian to notch multiple Champions League hat-tricks, joining Luiz Adriano and Adriano in accomplishing the feat.

He also tied his compatriot Kaka for the most goals scored by a Brazilian in the Champions League with his 30th career goal.

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