Champions League Play-Off 2nd Leg Preview: PSG vs Brest

(PSG) hold a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg. Goals from Vitinha (penalty) and a brace from Ousmane Dembélé placed Luis Enrique’s side on the verge of their 13th consecutive UEFA Champions League Round of 16 appearance.

Brest, in their maiden European campaign, face a daunting challenge. Despite their domestic success, including a historic third-place Ligue 1 finish in 2023/24, Éric Roy’s side must overcome a three-goal deficit against a formidable Parisian outfit

• Match: PSG vs Brest
• Date: 19th February 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 CET
• Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
• First Leg Result: Brest 0–3 Paris Saint-Germain
  

• Total Matches (European competitions): 1
• Paris Wins: 1
• Brest Wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Last Meeting: Brest 0–3 PSG (11 February 2025, 1st Leg)

PSG dominate this fixture in domestic competition, winning 27 of 43 meetings. Brest’s last victory against Paris dates back to January 1985.

• (W) Toulouse 0-1 Paris (15 Feb 2025, Ligue 1)
• (W) Brest 0–3 Paris (11 Feb 2025, UCL 1st Leg)
• (W) Paris 4–1 Monaco (7 Feb 2025, Ligue 1)
• (W) Le Mans 0–2 PSG (4 Feb 2025, Coupe de France)
• (W) Brest 2–5 Paris (1 Feb 2025, Ligue 1)

Form Overview: PSG have won their last five matches, scoring 15 goals in the process. Ousmane Dembélé, with five goals in two matches against Brest this season, is in stellar form.

• (D) Brest 2-2 Auxerre (14 Feb 2025, Ligue 1)
• (L) Brest 0–3 Paris (11 Feb 2025, UCL 1st Leg)
• (W) Nantes 0–2 Brest (7 Feb 2025, Ligue 1)
• (W) Troyes 1–2 Brest (4 Feb 2025, Coupe de France)
• (L) Brest 2–5 Paris (1 Feb 2025, Ligue 1)

Form Overview: Brest have won two of their last five matches. Defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 11 goals, including two heavy defeats to PSG

Key Strengths:

• High possession play
• Dynamic wing attacks
• Clinical finishing

Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos are the focal points of their attack. Vitinha provides midfield creativity, while Marquinhos anchors the defence.

Weaknesses:

• Occasional lapses in defence when pressed high, though rare at home

Predicted Line-up:

• Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes
• Midfielders: Warren Zaïre-Emery, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha
• Forwards: Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Key Strengths:

• Quick transitions and counter-attacks
• Kamory Doumbia and Romain Del Castillo are pivotal on the flanks
• Defensive midfielder Jonas Martin provides stability

Weaknesses:

• Defensive vulnerability under pressure
• Struggles in aerial duels

Predicted Line-up:

• Goalkeeper: Marco Bizot
• Defenders: Massadio Haidara, Soumaila Coulibaly, Brendan Chardonnet, Kenny Lala
• Midfielders: Kamory Doumbia, Mahdi Camara, Pierre Lees-Melou, Romain Del Castillo
• Forwards: Ludovic Ajorque, Abdallah Sima
  

• Ousmane Dembélé – Five goals in his last two matches against Brest. His pace and finishing are crucial.
• Vitinha – Opened the scoring in the first leg with a composed penalty.
• Willian Pacho – 71 ball recoveries this UCL season, the second-highest in the tournament
  

• Romain Del Castillo – Scored in their recent Ligue 1 clash against PSG.
• Marco Bizot – Made six saves in the first leg; he will need another heroic performance.
• Massadio Haïdara – Covered 10.553 km in the first leg, showing exceptional work rate.
  

• Possession (1st Leg): PSG 62% – 38% Brest
• Shots on Target: PSG 7 – 3 Brest
• Pass Accuracy: PSG 89% – 78% Brest
• Tackles: PSG 15 – 28 Brest

PSG dominated the first leg with superior ball control and incisive attacking. Brest, however, out-tackled their opponents, reflecting their defensive effort.

• PSG’s form and quality are unmatched, particularly at home.
• Brest’s defensive frailties and inexperience on the European stage are likely to be exposed.
• Dembélé’s form and PSG’s attacking trio’s synergy should secure a comfortable win.
  

Brest has never won a competitive fixture at the Parc des Princes. Their only success against PSG dates back 40 years, in 1985.

PSG’s progression to the Round of 16 appears almost certain. For Brest, this match is about pride and gaining experience on the European stage. Expect a high-intensity start from the visitors, but PSG’s quality should prevail comfortably.

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