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Julian Draxler makes Paris Saint Germain debut as holders advance into French Cup last 32

PSG thrashed fellow Ligue 1 club Bastia 7-0 on Sunday.

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Paris Saint Germain's German midfielder Julian Draxler (L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring
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Julian Draxler scored on his competitive debut for Paris Saint Germain (PSG) as the holders cantered into the last 32 of the French Cup with a 7-0 demolition of fellow Ligue 1 club Bastia on Sunday. Thiago Silva opened the scoring after half an hour with a powerful header from Lucas's corner. Adrien Rabiot doubled the tally two minutes from the interval with a 30-metre missile.

Christopher Nkunku added a third three minutes into the second half with a crossed shot after a 30-metre run, while Thiago Motta made it 4-0 in the 57th minute with a diving header. One minute later, Rabiot was replaced by Germany midfielder Draxler, who produced a fine display as he made his PSG competitive debut four days after completing his transfer from VfL Wolfsburg.

Lucas scored a 63rd-minute penalty after being brought down and Angel Di Maria increased the lead to 6-0 after collecting Thomas Meunier's cross in the area. Draxler rounded off the rout with a delicate chip.

Elsewhere, CFA2 (fifth division) team Sarreguemines upset Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims 2-1. On Friday, Monaco advanced with a 2-1 win against AC Ajaccio.

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