(VIDEO) Dembélé's Incredible Hat-Trick
Ousmane Dembélé continues to shine at Paris Saint-Germain, this time with a memorable performance that saw him score his second hat trick in just four days. In the match against Brest, the French forward was the star of the show, leading his team to a commanding 2-5 victory in Ligue 1 and reaffirming his exceptional form this season.
Dembélé broke records in this game, reaching 10 goals in just 5 matches, surpassing Neymar’s record of 9 in the same number of games. With his hat trick, Dembélé now has 14 goals in Ligue 1, solidifying his position as the top scorer in the competition, with a two-goal lead over Mason Greenwood of Marseille. His impact on PSG’s attack is undeniable, and his ability to score at crucial moments remains key for Luis Enrique’s team.
The match began with PSG dominating possession. Although Bradley Barcola came close to opening the scoring in the 19th minute, his shot hit the post, but the first goal came shortly after. In the 30th minute, Dembélé capitalized on a pass from Barcola and finished into an empty net to put PSG ahead. However, Brest quickly responded, leveling the match early in the second half with a goal from Romain Del Castillo (1-1).
But Dembélé's inspiration was unstoppable. In the 57th minute, he pounced on another rebound in the area to score his second of the night, and just five minutes later, in the 62nd, he completed his hat trick with a great finish off a precise cross from Kang-In Lee. Despite Brest trying to rally with a goal from Ludovic Ajorque (2-3) and several chances from Romain Faivre, saved by key interventions from Gianluigi Donnarumma, PSG held onto their lead.
In the final moments of the match, Gonçalo Ramos, who replaced Dembélé, sealed the victory with a brace in the 89th and 97th minutes, establishing the 2-5 final score. With this win, PSG maintains its dominance in Ligue 1, now 13 points ahead of Marseille. Now, Luis Enrique’s team prepares for their next challenge in the Champions League, while Brest looks to bounce back from this defeat against one of the most in-form teams in European football.