Brest and Paris Saint-Germain shift their focus from Ligue 1 to the UEFA Champions League as they clash in the first leg of their playoff tie at Stade Francis-Le Blé. Both teams finished the league phase with 13 points, but PSG secured a seeded playoff position thanks to their superior goal difference. Can Brest pull off a shock, or will PSG’s European experience prove too much to handle?
📅 Match Date: February 11, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 11:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Stade Francis-Le Blé
Team Preview
Paris Saint-Germain’s Performance
PSG continue their quest for a first-ever Champions League title, and despite a slow start in the league phase, they found their rhythm with three consecutive wins against Salzburg, Manchester City, and Stuttgart.
Luis Enrique’s side has been in fantastic form, extending their unbeaten run to 16 matches in all competitions. Their latest 4-1 victory over Monaco in Ligue 1 showcased their attacking firepower, with Ousmane Dembélé netting his 21st goal of the season.
Brest’s Performance
Brest surprised many by making it to the knockout rounds in their debut Champions League campaign. They started strong, taking 10 points from their first four group-stage games, but losses to Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Shakhtar Donetsk slowed their momentum.
However, they secured qualification with a crucial win over PSV Eindhoven. In Ligue 1, Brest recently defeated Nantes 2-0 and will be eager to make history against PSG.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- PSG have won their last 30 matches against Brest.
- Brest last defeated PSG in January 1985.
- PSG have scored at least three goals in four of their last five matches.
- Brest’s last home game against PSG ended in a 5-2 defeat on February 1, 2025.
🔵 Possible Brest Starting XI:
Bizot; Lala, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Haidara; Camara, Lees-Melou, Magnetti; Faivre, Ajorque, Balde
🔴 Possible PSG Starting XI:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Lee; Barcola, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Match Prediction
PSG have dominated Brest for decades, and with their attacking quality, they should have little trouble securing a first-leg advantage.
🔮 Prediction: Brest 1-3 PSG
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Live7HD
✅ Epics Sports
