PSG Takes Command: Dembélé Shines in Dominant Playoff Victory Over Brestois

Paris Saint-Germain hosted Stade Brestois for the second leg of the Champions League playoff. Goals from Vitinha and a brace from the in-form Ousmane Dembélé provided the French champions with a three-goal advantage, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the round of 16.

For this match, Luis Enrique opted to field an attacking trio of Barcola, Dembélé, and Kvaratskhelia. Gianluigi Donnarumma made his return to the starting lineup after missing the weekend's match against Toulouse. On the Brestois side, Ludovic Ajorque was a surprising omission from the starting XI, with Mama Baldé leading the attack alongside Sima.

Paris Saint-Germain's Starting XI:
Donnarumma; Marquinhos (c.), Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi; Fabian Ruiz, Joao Neves, Vitinha; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola.

Stade Brestois Starting XI:
Coudert; Zogbé, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Haidara; Faivre, Lee-Melou, Fernandes, Pereira Lage; Sima, Baldé.