Paris Saint-Germain travel to face Stade Brestois this Sunday, September 13th (18:45 UTC) in a Ligue 1 fixture, looking to build momentum after a commanding midweek European victory. The Parisians come off a 6-1 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, a result they hope will translate into more consistent domestic form.
The Paris Saint-Germain lineup is expected to feature the core that excelled on Wednesday. Ousmane Dembélé, who scored twice and provided two assists against Bratislava, will be a key threat on the right wing. Ferran Torres, who netted a hat-trick in that match, and left-winger Matthis Akliouche, who provided an assist, complete an attack full of confidence. In defence, the centre-back pairing of Illia Zabarnyi and Willian Pacho will be tasked again with handling Brest's striker Ludovic Ajorque.
Form Guide for Both Sides
Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 campaign has been mixed so far, with just one win, two draws, and two losses from their opening five matches. The home defeat to Monaco (1-2) on September 4th highlighted some vulnerabilities. Brest, meanwhile, are yet to win in the league this season, having drawn four consecutive games. Their most recent result was a 2-2 draw with Toulouse FC.
Manager Luis Enrique emphasised the importance of this fixture in the title race. "Every away game is a test of character," he stated in his pre-match press conference. "We must reproduce the intensity and collective quality we showed in Europe." The Spanish coach also confirmed a fully fit squad with no major injury concerns.
The match at the Stade Francis-Le-Blé shapes up as a clash between a prolific Parisian attack and a Brest defence that has struggled to keep clean sheets. Fans looking to follow Paris Saint-Germain's busy schedule can view the full fixture list on our upcoming matches page. The Paris squad, including its goalkeepers and attacking options, can be reviewed on the team squad page.
