Live Blog! PSG vs Brest in the Champions League
Paris Saint-Germain will host Stade Brestois at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff matchup. The game is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT, with PSG carrying a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg, thanks to goals from Vitinha and an Ousmane Dembélé brace.
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Paris Saint-Germain: On a Roll
PSG comes into the match riding a wave of momentum, having won their last four European fixtures, including impressive victories over Salzburg, Manchester City, and Stuttgart.
- Luis Enrique’s side has been defensively solid, conceding very few goals during this stretch.
- Dembélé and Vitinha have been key contributors, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also shining in recent games.
Despite the strong position, Luis Enrique has warned his squad against complacency, emphasizing the importance of staying focused against a determined Brest side.
Stade Brestois: A Mountain to Climb
For Brest, this fixture represents a massive challenge.
- After a 3-0 home defeat in the first leg, they’ll need a historic comeback at the Parc des Princes—a stadium where PSG hasn’t lost by more than two goals since 2011.
- Still, Brest has shown grit and determination throughout their European debut and will look to play with nothing to lose.
Projected Lineups
Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes
- Midfielders: Vitinha, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz
- Forwards: Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Stade Brestois (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: Marco Bizot
- Defenders: Massadio Haïdara, Soumaila Coulibaly, Brendan Chardonnet, Kenny Lala
- Midfielders: Kamory Doumbia, Mahdi Camara, Pierre Lees-Melou, Romain Del Castillo
- Forwards: Ludovic Ajorque, Abdallah Sima