Safonov's response
First victory of the season for PSG in Ligue 1. And first “clean sheet” for Matvey Safonov, author of a big match on the Brest pitch. Little used in the first period, the Russian goalkeeper had to pull out all the stops after returning from the locker room. First on a header from Doumbia, then on a final attempt from Mboup at the end of the match. Six saves in total for the 27-year-old, who reassured himself after a difficult start to the season. Even worrying.
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Ferran Torres-Dembélé, the lightning bolt of the hellish duo
A small goal that is worth gold for PSG. After the demonstration against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League this week (6-1), the duo Ferran Torres-Ousmane Dembélé struck again at the start of the match. Clever deflection of the Ballon d'Or, and perfectly placed curled shot into the side net. The rest of the match got tough for the duo and the entire Parisian collective, but this short advantage held until the final whistle. Note that with six goals scored in his first five matches with PSG, the Spanish striker made a historic start for a rookie. Only Zlatan Ibrahimovic did as well.
Brest at the height of such a special match
Players, staff, management, supporters... An entire club paid a vibrant tribute to Éric Roy, who died last June. After a very emotional pre-match, SB 29 was able to rise to the occasion on the pitch, despite the defeat and a very delicate start. Led after only five minutes of play, the team now coached by Julien Lachuer never collapsed. And in his characteristic style, based on aggressiveness in recovery and sharp projections, Brest posed huge problems for PSG in the second half. The result is not there, but Brest confirmed its good start to the season in intentions.
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A second Parisian period which questions
Author of a great start in this match, PSG generally mastered the first act. But Luis Enrique's men experienced much more difficulty after returning from the locker room. Huge defensive errors, ball losses, bad choices up front... The Parisians showed nothing good and scared themselves during a very messy second act. “I expect a lot more from my players” proclaimed Luis Enrique at the Ligue 1+ microphone after the match. The first victory in Ligue 1 is finally achieved, but the Spanish coach did not really appreciate his team's performance.
Nuno Mendes on a bad night
Suspended during the first three days, after his expulsion during the Champions Trophy, Nuno Mendes played his first match of the season in Ligue 1 this Sunday. With an unconvincing result. Many balls touched (98) but limited offensive contribution. And above all a delicate performance to hold his lane, especially against Versini. A very disappointing match, culminating in a huge error at the start of the second, with a completely missed full-axis restart. A blunder ultimately without consequences for PSG.
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The lack of effectiveness of Doumbia
Beaten by a short header, Brest can have legitimate regrets given the scenario of the second half. Logically trailing at the break, the Bretons raised their level, but they lacked efficiency until the end. Kamory Doumbia, scorer of four goals since the start of the season, could have continued this series, but he did not make the right move in the area. Like his opportunity at the start of the second half, when he was absolutely alone against Safonov. Frustrating.
Hakimi, the hard blow
A first victory this season in Ligue 1, but a real blow for PSG this Sunday, with the injury of Achraf Hakimi. Author of a very energetic start to the match in his right lane, the Moroccan full-back was cut short by an injury contracted at the end of the first period, after a collision with Mboup. If we initially thought it was a simple blow, the person concerned complained of adductor muscles and had to leave his teammates. The severity of the injury will be known in the coming days, but its presence during the clash against Marseille is strongly compromised.
