Paris Saint-Germain ended their Ligue 1 slump with a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Stade Brestois on Sunday afternoon. An early goal from Ferran Torres, set up by Ousmane Dembélé in the 5th minute, secured three key points for Luis Enrique's side.
The Spanish forward's finish gave Paris Saint-Germain a platform to control the game and record only their second league win of the campaign. The result lifts some pressure after a run of three matches without a win in the domestic competition. Manager Luis Enrique had demanded a response following the previous week's loss to Monaco.
The perfect start
Torres's early strike put the previously unbeaten hosts on the back foot from the outset. Brest struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined Parisian defence, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma largely untested. "The team showed the right reaction today," Luis Enrique told reporters after the match. "We controlled the game after the goal and avoided mistakes."
The win moves Paris Saint-Germain to five points from four matches ahead of the international break. The upcoming fixture list will be key to building on this momentum. The squad must also manage without the sidelined Achraf Hakimi.
Ferran Torres, now the team's top scorer with three goals this season, will be central to their plans.
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