Paris Saint-Germain came from behind twice to beat Tottenham 5-3 in a wild Champions League night at the Parc des Princes, a Vitinha hat-trick proving decisive against a Spurs side that delivered a vast improvement on their tame north London derby defeat by Arsenal.
Richarlison's 35th-minute header gave the visitors a deserved lead, before Vitinha equalised seconds before the break with a sumptuous right-foot strike. Randal Kolo Muani put Spurs back in front five minutes after half-time against his parent club, only for the holders to respond with three goals in 12 minutes. Kolo Muani pulled one back, but Vitinha completed his treble from the spot to settle a thriller that ended with substitute Lucas Hernandez sent off in stoppage time.
Richarlison Strikes to Reward Bold Spurs Setup
Thomas Frank ditched the five-man defence that had drawn so much criticism at Arsenal, loading his starting XI with four central midfielders in a diamond, Archie Gray at the tip behind Kolo Muani and Richarlison. Joao Palhinha, Mohammed Kudus, Destiny Udogie, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons all began on the bench, with one eye seemingly on Saturday's home game against Fulham.