Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 3-0 win over Stade Brestois within the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout play-off on Tuesday night time at Stade de Roudourou, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring twice.
Except Brest pulls off a significant comeback, PSG will face both Barcelona or Liverpool within the Spherical of 16. This dominant efficiency highlights the robust type of Luis Enrique’s squad in latest matches.
Of their final 4 video games, PSG has outscored opponents 14-3, securing wins over RB Salzburg, Manchester Metropolis, VfB Stuttgart, and now Brest.
Consequently, Liverpool will want to verify they’ve a wholesome squad heading into the doable conflict in opposition to PSG.
Barcelona set for squad increase with key participant returning
With a possible tie in opposition to the Parisians looming, Barcelona could possibly be getting a key defender again. Ronald Araujo returned to coaching with Barcelona on Saturday as Hansi Flick wraps up preparations for Monday’s match in opposition to Rayo Vallecano.
Mundo Deportivo reviews (h/t ) that he’s “not but 100% match” and that Barcelona doesn’t wish to take any dangers with the Uruguay worldwide.
The defender has missed Barcelona’s final two classes on account of a bruised ankle he suffered in opposition to Sevilla, however he did take part within the session at Ciutat Esportiva.