Dani Alves revels in 'dream' PSG start
After helping Paris Saint-Germain come from behind to beat Monaco 2-1 in the Trophee des Champions, Dani Alves reflected on a dream start.
Dani Alves says he "could not have dreamed of a better start" after turning in a star performance in Paris Saint-Germain's Trophee des Champions victory over Monaco.
The Brazil full-back, who signed on a free transfer from Juventus, scored a stunning 30-yard free-kick and laid on a brilliant assist for Adrien Rabiot to head home the winner in a 2-1 triumph in Morocco on Sunday (AEST).
It was a fine second-half turnaround from PSG, which trailed to Djibril Sidibe's clever dink at the break, and Alves, who was employed in an unfamiliar role on the right of a front three, reflected on a job well done for Unai Emery's men.
"I could not have dreamed of a better start with PSG," he said.
"I'm delighted to be able to help my team because we have not had any results so far in the preparation games."
Team-mate and fellow Brazilian Marquinhos is relishing what Alves can bring to the team.
"It's good because he is a great player," he added. "He can make a difference, he has enormous qualities, he is very intelligent and he is doing good for the team."