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Paris Saint-Germain hand Julian Draxler debut in Tunisia friendly as fans brawl in the stands

Ligue 1 outfit beat Club African 3-0 thanks to goals from Christopher Nkunku, Angel Di Maria and Jean-Kevin Augustin but ugly clashes marred victory

Jamie Gordon

Published: 23:38, 4 Jan 2017
Updated: 13:05, 5 Jan 2017

JULIAN DRAXLER'S Paris Saint-Germain debut was marred by ugly scenes as fans brawled in the stands.

The fights broke out as the Ligue 1 outfit beat Club African 3-0 in Tunisia as they returned from their winter break in a friendly.

Supporters clashed with riot police in the stands during friendly — Supporters clashed with riot police in the stands during friendlyCredit: Reuters

Goals from Christopher Nkunku, Angel Di Maria and Jean-Kevin Augustin sealed victory as PSG bedded in new signing Draxler.

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But events on the field were overshadowed as riot police clashed with spectators in the stands.

Unai Emery's side competitive return will come in a cup tie with Bastia on Saturday.

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They travel to Rennes on January 14 aiming to close the gap after struggling this season and will hope £38million new boy Draxler can spark a title push.

PSG are in Africa as the prepare to come back from their winter break — PSG are in Africa as the prepare to come back from their winter breakCredit: Reuters

Flares were lit during the friendly clash before violence broke out — Flares were lit during the friendly clash before violence broke outCredit: EPA

Police rushed into the stands to calm down spectators — Police rushed into the stands to calm down spectatorsCredit: Reuters

Julian Draxler made his first appearance since joining from Wolfsburg — Julian Draxler made his first appearance since joining from WolfsburgCredit: Getty Images

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