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The international break has been rather unkind on Paris Saint-Germain, with Warren Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, and Désiré Doué all picking up injuries on international duty.
Lucas Hernández is still out of action following an ACL tear that ruled him out of Euro 2024.
Luis Enrique opted for Marco Asensio in a false-9 spot against Montpellier (6-0), whilst Randal Kolo Muani featured off the bench for Les Parisiens after Gonçalo Ramos' injury.
Joao Neves has bagged four assists in his first two games for Paris Saint-Germain, the Portuguese playmaker looks to continue his run after representing Portugal during the international break.
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Hugo Magnetti returns to the squad following suspension against Marseille.
Pierre Lees-Melou has been lacking game-time in pre-season and is likely to start the game on the bench.
A plethora of late signings will be available: Mama Baldé, Soumaila Coulibaly, Abdallah Sima, and Massadio Haïdara all put pen to paper on deadline day.
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90+4'

Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
90+4'

Julien Le Cardinal (Brest) displays brilliant awareness inside the six-yard box and leaps high to meet the free kick. He tries to put his header into the middle of the target, but Gianluigi Donnarumma keeps the ball out.
90+1'

Kang-In Lee (PSG) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.
90+1'

Desire Doue (PSG) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. PSG will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
90

We will have 3 min. of added time.
89'

Desire Doue (PSG) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger.
87'

Kang-In Lee (PSG) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
87'

Ibrahim Salah (Brest) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.
86'

The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 9:2.
84'

Achraf Hakimi (PSG) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
82'

PSG seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
80'

Here comes a substitution. Ibrahim Salah (Brest) is brought on as a substitute for Edimilson Fernandes.
80'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Jonas Martin (Brest) comes onto the pitch for Mahdi Camara.
80'

Luis Enrique decides to make a substitution. Ousmane Dembele will be replaced by Ibrahim Mbaye (PSG).
80'

Substitution. Joao Neves makes his way off the pitch and Senny Mayulu (PSG) comes on as his replacement.
78'

Achraf Hakimi (PSG) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Marco Bizot comes off the line to clear the ball away.
78'

66:34 – this is the current ball possession ratio.
74'

Goal! Ousmane Dembele (PSG) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low inside the left post. It's 3:1.
74'

Randal Kolo Muani (PSG) wasted a huge opportunity! The fans already began to celebrate as he produced a low shot from the edge of the box after a brilliant solo effort. The ball went towards the middle of the goal, but Marco Bizot made an astonishing save!
73'

Goal! Achraf Hakimi slips it to Fabian Ruiz (PSG) on the edge of the box and he finds the top left corner with a great effort. The score is 2:1.
73'

Achraf Hakimi (PSG) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
71'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Brest.
71'

Luis Enrique prepares a substitution. Marco Asensio is replaced by Randal Kolo Muani (PSG).
71'

Mama Balde (Brest) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. Brest have been awarded a corner kick.
69'

A cross by Massadio Haidara (Brest) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.
68'

Eric Roy has decided to substitute Ludovic Ajorque and he is replaced by Mama Balde (Brest).
68'

Romain Del Castillo will be replaced by Kamory Doumbia (Brest).
67'

Achraf Hakimi (PSG) receives a lofted pass from out wide and shoots from close range, but the ball flies way over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Brest.
64'

The assistant referee raises his flag and the referee blows his whistle. Marco Asensio (PSG) puts the ball into the net, but he is flagged for offside.
63'

Substitution. Willian Pacho (PSG) on for Nuno Mendes.
63'

Here is a change. Bradley Barcola is going off and Luis Enrique gives the last tactical orders to Desire Doue (PSG).
62'

The goalkeeper dives to deny Ousmane Dembele (PSG), whose promising shot was aimed towards the left post.
61'

Mahdi Camara (Brest) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
59'

Brendan Chardonnet (Brest) has tested the patience of referee Clement Turpin and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
57'

Mathias Pereira Lage (Brest) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Abdallah Sima.
56'

Kang-In Lee (PSG) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
56'

Bradley Barcola (PSG) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. The referee points to the corner flag and PSG will take a corner.
55'

A dangerous looking corner kick from Kang-In Lee (PSG) is cleared to safety by the defence.
55'

Bradley Barcola (PSG) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger. PSG will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
52'

Ousmane Dembele (PSG) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
51'

Achraf Hakimi (PSG) picks up the rebound from his own attempted pass and decides to shoot from mid-range. He shouldn't have bothered as the ball flies miles over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Brest.
51'

The resulting corner from Kang-In Lee (PSG) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
50'

Ousmane Dembele (PSG) takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's not a big threat for the goalkeeper as his effort is blocked by a defender. The ball is out of play. PSG will have a chance to score from a corner.
49'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Ludovic Ajorque (Brest) was quite harsh and Clement Turpin didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
47'

Abdallah Sima (Brest) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
46'

The game restarts for the second half.
45+3'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+3'

Mahdi Camara (Brest) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
45

There will be a minimum of 2 min. of added time.
45'

Kang-In Lee (PSG) takes a short corner kick.
45'

Marco Asensio (PSG) receives a good pass and from just outside the box he unleashes a promising strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender. The ball goes out of play. PSG are awarded a corner kick.
44'

Achraf Hakimi (PSG) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
42'

Goal! Marco Asensio swings the ball deep into the box and finds Ousmane Dembele (PSG) unmarked, and his close-range header flies past the keeper into the roof of the net. 1:1.
39'

Mahdi Camara (Brest) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
37'

Marco Asensio (PSG) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot low towards the middle of the goal was comfortably saved by Marco Bizot.
36'

Ball possession – 64:36.
34'

PSG quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
32'

Close! Bradley Barcola (PSG) unleashes a rocket of a shot from the edge of the box and his shot flies just a few inches over the crossbar. The ball goes out of play and Brest will have a goal kick.
29'

GOAL! Romain Del Castillo (Brest) takes a real chance, but his penalty strike right into the middle of the net fools Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal.
29'

Romain Del Castillo (Brest) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
28'

Clement Turpin interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Nuno Mendes (PSG). The referee makes a call and blows his whistle for an infringement. Brest are awarded a penalty.
28'

Nuno Mendes (PSG) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
26'

Clement Turpin shows a yellow card to Lucas Beraldo (PSG) for his blatant foul.
26'

The ball is cleared after Ousmane Dembele (PSG) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
25'

A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Ousmane Dembele (PSG) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot towards the right side of the goal, but Marco Bizot pulls off a brilliant save.
24'

Romain Del Castillo (Brest) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
23'

Romain Del Castillo (Brest) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
22'

Nuno Mendes (PSG) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.
19'

Ousmane Dembele (PSG) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
19'

We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 4:1.
16'

Marco Asensio (PSG) receives a well-played pass inside the penalty area and shoots. He sends the ball into orbit. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Brest.
14'

Good clearance! Ousmane Dembele (PSG) received a low pass, but he didn't have time to do anything as one of the defenders quickly stole the ball off him.
13'

Joao Neves (PSG) runs onto a loose pass inside the box and releases a tremendous shot towards the right side of the goal. However, Marco Bizot anticipates the shot and makes a brilliant save.
12'

One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Ousmane Dembele (PSG). PSG will take a corner kick.
9'

The linesman signals that Achraf Hakimi (PSG) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
9'

Kang-In Lee (PSG) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
9'

Ousmane Dembele (PSG) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. Corner kick. PSG will have an opportunity.
8'

Joao Neves (PSG) found some space to play in a lofted pass, but he looks disappointed as none of his teammates managed to connect with it. The ball goes out of play and Brest will have a goal kick.
7'

Kang-In Lee (PSG) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.
7'

Nuno Mendes (PSG) receives a slide-rule pass inside the box and has just the keeper to beat. His shot towards the left side of the goal lacks power and Marco Bizot easily makes the save. PSG win a corner.
6'

PSG work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
6'

Fabian Ruiz (PSG) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away.
6'

Ousmane Dembele (PSG) latches on to a pin-point through ball, but one of the defending players dispossess him. Brilliant defending.
5'

Achraf Hakimi (PSG) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
4'

Ousmane Dembele (PSG) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
1'

Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

The players are on the pitch and Brest will have the kick-off.

Clement Turpin is introduced as the referee for today's match.

Welcome to our live text commentary, ladies and gentlemen! The starting lineups will be announced very soon, so just sit back and get ready to enjoy the action.