With an advantage of three goals acquired on the outward journey, we could expect a prudent management of PSG. It was not. Paris played this match with seriousness, intensity and respect, leaving no room for doubt. Brest tried to exist, but a glaring ineffectiveness in key moments condemned him to a correction. Upon arrival, a final score (7-0), and a signal sent to all the contenders for the European Crown.
Brest is missing the impossible, Paris punishes
There are always these moments where a match can switch, and Brest experienced one from the 12th minute. Pereira Lage had the opportunity to light the first wick, but Marquinhos, vigilant, diverted on the line. The scenario could have been quite different, and Brest continued to believe it by getting opportunities: a duel lost by Lees-Melou against Donnarumma (45th), a strike on the post of the same Lees-Melou (57th), And a golden head diverted by the Parisian goalkeeper. But this lack of realism, added to the offensive talent of PSG, sealed their destiny.
Barcola opened the ball in the 20th minute, slaloming in the area before deceiving Coudert, a replacement goalkeeper from Brest. Then Kvaratskhelia, criticized lately, doubled the bet just before the break by pushing a Barcola ball despite a closed angle (39th). Two goals ahead of the break, but Brest was still standing.
An avalanche in the second period
Paris definitely folded the case after the hour of play. Vitinha, well served by a blind pass by Fabian Ruiz, adjusted a clear strike to the entrance to the surface (59th). Gonzalo Ramos, who came into play soon after, turned into a passer for Désiré Doué, who only had to conclude at the penalty spot (64th).
The machine was launched, Brest could no longer follow. Nuno Mendes added the fifth goal by taking over an offering from Achraf Hakimi (69th), before Gonzalo Ramos, this time in the finish, loops the recital by transforming a pass of Doué (76th). Finally, just before additional time, the entrant Senny Mayulu completed the Ile -de -France success by taking advantage of a Kvara service (87th). Seven goals, seven different scorers, a power demonstration that illustrates the depth and balance of this Luis Enrique PSG version.
A warning for Europe
With a cumulative 10-0 on both rounds, Paris has not only validated his ticket for the 8th, he marked the spirits. A few weeks ago, we wondered about the PSG's ability to compete with European cadors. Today, the others can start to doubt.
The draw on Friday will deliver the next opponent of the Parisians. Liverpool, Barcelona or another, Paris is advancing with the certainty of being more than a simple outsider.
