PSG prove too strong for Tottenham despite Kolo Muani double

A hat-trick by Paris St Germain midfielder Vitinha consigned Tottenham to another defeat, but Thomas Frank’s team produced a battling display in a 5-3 loss.

Spurs were desperate for a response after Sunday’s 4-1 thrashing at Arsenal and twice took the lead in the French capital through Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani.

PSG loanee Kolo Muani grabbed his second against his parent club with 18 minutes left, but Vitinha sealed his treble soon after to end Tottenham’s unbeaten run in the Champions League and leave them 15th in the league phase after five fixtures.

The scrutiny on Frank had increased after defeat at Arsenal and he turned to the younger members of his squad in Paris with Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Pape Sarr recalled.

It could have been with half an eye on Saturday’s visit of Fulham, but Bergvall started brightly and a lovely flick released Gray in the penalty area only for his centre to be intercepted by Marquinhos on his 500th appearance for PSG.

Ruiz had already whistled a long-range shot wide for the hosts before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia curled another effort past the post with 18 minutes played.

Kvaratskhelia nearly produced the opener two minutes later but his heavy touch allowed Guglielmo Vicario the chance to pat away before Cristian Romero cleared.

Tottenham failed to make the most of their first corner and despite being without a shot by the half hour mark, the intent of Frank’s team was clear to see.

Kolo Muani – in action against his parent club – was unable to pick out Gray from one promising attack moments later but Spurs stunned the Champions League winners in the 35th minute.

Tottenham’s young guns were central to it with another Bergvall flick able to send Gray away and he chipped to the back