This Sunday (28), the PSG receive the Brestat Parque dos Príncipes, in a duel valid for the 19th round of the French Championship. The match has live broadcast on ESPN on Star+.
It may seem like just another duel for Ligue 1, but this confrontation has “heated up” a lot in recent times, mainly due to what happened in the 1st round of the competition. Furthermore, Brest is trying to put an end to a taboo of almost 40 years: the last victory over PSG took place in January 1985.
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On October 29th last year, Paris and Brest played a game, won 3-2 by the team from the capital. The duel was marked by many provocations between the athletes and refereeing controversies.
At the time, the team led by Luis Enrique opened 2-0, looking like they would win easily. However, the home team not only sought a draw but also created several opportunities to come back.
The stadium almost “exploded” in the final minutes, after the referee awarded an extremely controversial penalty for PSG, which only came after a long VAR review.
Kylian Mbappé took responsibility and converted, putting Paris back in front. During the celebration, he passed in front of the Brest fans and signaled silence to the stands.
That was what was needed for the powder keg to explode once and for all. After that, the match only had arguments and exchanges of kicks, ending with the distribution of seven yellow cards.
Mbappé, in turn, was even replaced by Luis Enrique, in an attempt to control tempers and avoid an even bigger incident.
Since then, PSG has been making strides towards winning another title in the competition, while Brest was undeterred by the result and is having an excellent campaign.
The alvirrubra team is in 3rd place, with 34 points, and just one point behind Nicecurrent deputy leader.
The team led by Eric Roy promises to fight until the end for a place in the next Uefa Champions Leaguewhich gave an even greater “spice” to the duel against PSG, this Sunday.
Furthermore, the recent “rivalry” between the clubs will have a 3rd chapter very soon.
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On February 7th, the clubs will face each other in the round of 16 of the French Cupin a unique knockout duel at Parque dos Príncipes.
Now it remains to be seen who will come out on top at the end of this more than explosive “trilogy”…
Where to watch PSG x Brest, in French?
PSG x Brestthis Sunday (28), at 4:45 pm (Brasília time), at French Championshiptem transmission via ESPN no Star+.