Paris Saint-Germain will face Stade Brestois within the UEFA Champions League knockout part play-off, with the winner set to satisfy both Liverpool or FC Barcelona.
Forward of this important conflict, PSG dominated Brest 5-2 at Stade Francis Le Blé. Ousmane Dembélé has been in red-hot kind in 2025.
After just one profession hat trick earlier than final week, Dembélé has now scored two in as many video games—in opposition to Brest and VfB Stuttgart. He opened the scoring within the twenty ninth minute, ending calmly after a superb run and cross from Bradley Barcola.
His second got here within the 56th minute when he pounced on a deflection off Marco Bizot following a Fabian Ruiz shot. Nevertheless it was his third, within the 62nd minute, that basically stood out: a scientific end from an ideal help by Kang-in Lee.
Because of this, PSG are the favorites to advance, with both Barcelona or Liverpool awaiting the winner.
Trent Alexander-Arnold damage replace
A possible tie remains to be a few weeks away however Liverpool will probably be trying to have one participant prepared coming off an damage in Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Alexander-Arnold will miss Liverpool’s match in opposition to Tottenham however might be again in time to face Plymouth Argyle after selecting up an damage in opposition to Bournemouth. The total-back was pressured off in the course of the win over the Cherries however has already begun engaged on the grass as a part of his restoration.
His availability for the FA Cup stays unsure, as he has but to return to full coaching with the squad. Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot shared the most recent on their star defender and his standing will probably be one PSG supporters want to observe.
“He’s going to overlook the sport [on Thursday] and we have now to see if he is ready to play on Sunday,” Slot stated (h/t ). “What we do know is he isn’t accessible to play tomorrow. I believe you noticed he left the pitch with a little bit of a ache in his leg in order that’s why he misses the sport tomorrow.
“However he’s already on the pitch, not with the workforce however with the rehab coach so let’s see how lengthy it’s going to take however he’s not going to be accessible tomorrow.”
