PSG defeats Brest 3-0, advances Champions League knockout stage

Paris Saint-Germain secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Brest in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoff, largely thanks to Ousmane Dembélé's impressive performance, which included two goals. The match saw PSG take control early, with Vitinha scoring from the penalty spot after a handball by Brest's Pierre Lees-Melou. Dembélé extended the lead with a strike just before halftime and added another in the second half, marking his tenth consecutive match with a goal. Despite Brest's competitive spirit and a couple of near misses, they face a significant challenge in the return leg to overturn the three-goal deficit. This match is noteworthy as it is only the second time two French teams have faced off in Champions League history. PSG's victory highlights their resurgence in form compared to earlier struggles in the league phase.