In their first ever UCL playoff match, PSG took a very comfortable 3-1 win and has set themselves up well to move on to the round of 16.
An early penalty converted by Vitinha gave them a 1-0 lead, and Ousmane Dembele added to his unbelievable run of form with another brace, settling for a 3-0 win.
Here are the individual ratings for the PSG players.
PSG vs Brest – Player ratings: Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma – 4
Donnarumma made some major mental mistakes, nearly giving Brest a goal early by not realizing he was being pressed until it was nearly too late.
PSG vs Brest – Player ratings: Defenders
RB: Achraf Hakimi – 7.5
CB: Willian Pacho – 6
CB: Marquinhos – 8
Marquinhos was the best defender for PSG tonight, providing a much needed sense of calmness throughout a chaotic stretch at the back.
LB: Nuno Mendes – 6.5
PSG vs Brest – Player ratings: Midfielders
CM: Joao Neves – 8.5
CM: Vitinha – 9
Vitinha was phenomenal tonight. He converted the penalty won by Dembele and controlled the tempo all night.
CM: Fabian Ruiz – 7
PSG vs Brest – Player ratings: Forwards
LW: Bradley Barcola – 6.5
CF: Ousmane Dembele – 9
Man of the match
Ousmane Dembele keeps up his unstoppable run of form. The first goal was caused by him, as his shot deflecting off the arm of a Brest player won PSG the penalty. He then scored two goals later, nearly assisting later as well if it was not for some tight offsides and poor finishing by other PSG players.
RW: Desire Doue – 8
PSG vs Brest – Player ratings: Substitutes
SUB: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – 6
SUB: Lee Kang In – 4
PSG vs Brest – Player ratings: Coach
Luis Enrique – 8
Some questioned his decision not to start Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but it ended up being a good one, as the chemistry between Barcola Doue and Dembele was crucial for PSG. They thoroughly controlled the match, and Enrique did a good job switching things up from what Brest saw only ten days ago.
