Anticipated Clash: Brest versus Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faces Stade Brestois 29 in the Champions League play-off round, aiming to continue their impressive form against the Breton side.
PSG's last defeat in all competitions was an away tie against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Since then, they've been on an unbeaten streak of 16 matches across all competitions. This run includes a 5-2 win for PSG in their last home game against Brest, extending their unbeaten streak against Les Pirates to an astonishing 30 matches.
Brest, on the other hand, has made history by reaching the Champions League playoffs. However, their European experience, especially against PSG, has been minimal and marked by a heavy aggregate defeat in the 2024–25 season play-off round.
PSG's European pedigree and recent success contrast sharply with Brest’s smaller stature and relative inexperience at this level. The French champions have a dominant head-to-head record against Brest over the past four decades.
The game at Stade Francis-Le Ble will see Khvicha Kvaratskhelia making his Champions League debut for PSG on the left wing, pairing up with Ousmane Dembele, who has scored a total of 21 goals across all competitions this season.
Brest's imposing striker, Ludovic Ajorque, will present a physical challenge for PSG's defense. Ajorque's 293 pressures in the attacking third were second only to Erling Haaland's 295, showcasing his relentless style of play.
However, Brest will be without key players Bradley Locko, Karamoko Dembele, and Jonas Martin due to injuries. Martin is also unlikely to feature due to a muscular issue.
ZetBet is the bookmaker for the game, with the current verdict being Total away goals over 2.5 and best odds at 21/20.
PSG will be looking to build on their recent form and secure a place in the Champions League group stage, while Brest will hope to pull off an upset and make a statement in their European debut. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to leave their mark on the tournament.
The team news for the upcoming Champions League play-off round sees PSG aiming to continue their impressive form against Stade Brestois 29, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia set to make his competitive debut for the football club. The sports event, played at Stade Francis-Le Ble, marks Brest's entrance into the European leagues, but their lack of experience against PSG in previous seasons could pose a challenge.
