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 at Stade de Roudourou, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring twice.
Except Brest phases a dramatic comeback, PSG will meet both Barcelona or Liverpool within the Spherical of 16. This dominant efficiency highlights the spectacular type of Luis Enrique’s squad in latest matches.
Of their final 4 video games, PSG has outscored opponents 14-3, with victories over RB Salzburg, Manchester Metropolis, VfB Stuttgart, and now Brest.
Regardless of understanding the formidable problem dealing with a younger PSG squad will convey, one participant in Liverpool is worked up on the prospect of dealing with his hometown membership.
Ibrahima Konaté on potential Champions League conflict vs. PSG
Ibrahima Konaté sat down with this morning and admitted he hopes to face the crew from the French capital, which might be a reunion along with his hometown.
“It could be unbelievable for me personally as a result of I come from there, my mother and father and household stay there, all my mates are there,” Konaté mentioned (h/t ). “I grew up with individuals in Leipzig, and when it was Leipzig-PSG, they supported PSG as an alternative of supporting me, although I grew up with them.”
Liverpool should have a completely match squad forward of a possible conflict with PSG. With that in thoughts, supervisor on Cody Gakpo’s health earlier than their 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday at Anfield.
“Cody is a little bit of a doubt as nicely, so let’s wait [to see] how he’s right now,” Slot mentioned. “I needed to take him off [against Everton] due to an damage, as a result of he bought a knock, so let’s see how he’s right now.”