A second-half goal by Maxwell salvaged a 1-1 draw for Paris St Germain at Montpellier as the capital side started the defence of their Ligue 1 title in disappointing fashion on Friday.
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Fullback Maxwell's strike on the hour cancelled out Remy Cabella's early opener as the last two French champions shared the spoils in an entertaining season opener.
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Montpellier finished with 10 men after Abdelhamid El Kaoutari was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 71st minute but PSG failed to capitalise even with Edinson Cavani, who joined for a French record €64-million from Napoli, added to the attack after coming off the bench a minute earlier.
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Cabella put the hosts ahead after 10 minutes when Emanuel Herrera's shot was parried into his path by Salvatore Sirigu.
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However, Zlatan Ibrahimovic deflected a Javier Pastore cross towards Maxwell, who beat Geoffrey Jourdren from point-blank range to level in the 60th.
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On Saturday, promoted Monaco, who spent about €150 million in the transfer market, travel to Girondins Bordeaux.