Cavani stars as PSG puts Barcelona on notice
Two goals from Edinson Cavani helped Paris Saint-Germain to a commanding 3-0 Ligue 1 victory over Bordeaux that will have caught the attention of Barcelona.
Cavani struck twice either side of a clever finish from Angel Di Maria to secure the three points that put the champion level with Monaco at the top of the table on 55, albeit having played a game more.
PSG faces an eagerly anticipated UEFA Champions League last-16 meeting with Barca next week and Saturday's (AEDT) performance will give Unai Emery plenty of confidence in its chances of springing a surprise on the Spanish champion.
High-pressing Bordeaux was allowed more of the ball than a number of PSG's opponents have been this season but it was undone by some clinical counter-attacking football from the visitor.
Cavani opened the scoring after only six minutes with a spectacular volley before Di Maria combined with fit-again Marco Verratti to make it 2-0 before the break.
Di Maria turned provider for Cavani's second shortly after half-time and there proved to be no way back for Bordeaux, which has now won only one of its last 12 games against PSG in the top flight.
The Argentina winger was given some rest in the second half, along with Verratti and Cavani, as Emery now turns his attention towards the visit of Luis Enrique's side to Parc des Princes.
