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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Brest 3-0 in a Ligue 1 match, fueled by a first-half brace from Achraf Hakimi and a late goal from Désiré Doué. The victory keeps PSG in the hunt at the top of the league. Brest missed a penalty in the second half, hindering their comeback attempt. PSG continues their dominant form after a Champions League thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen.

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Hakimi Double Propels PSG to Victory Over Brest in Ligue 1

Brest, France – Achraf Hakimi’s first-half heroics led Paris Saint-Germain to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brest on Sunday, maintaining their strong position at the top of Ligue 1. The Moroccan right-back scored twice in a dominant opening period, and a late goal from substitute Désiré Doué sealed the win.

PSG, fresh off a 7-2 Champions League demolition of Bayer Leverkusen, started brightly, determined to break a run of two consecutive league draws. While Senny Mayulu threatened early, it was Hakimi who broke the deadlock in the 29th minute, expertly volleying home a lofted pass from Vitinha. Just five minutes before halftime, Hakimi struck again, finishing off a swift counter-attack with an angled drive after exchanging passes with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Brest, unbeaten in their previous four matches, struggled to contain PSG’s attack. They were presented with a golden opportunity to get back into the game in the 57th minute when awarded a penalty after a VAR review determined Lee Kang-in had handled the ball. However, Romain Del Castillo slipped as he took the penalty, sending his shot high into the stands, a moment that deflated the home side.

Despite PSG’s continued pressure and a saved effort from Kvaratskhelia, the game seemed destined to end 2-0. However, late substitute Doué struck the post with a fierce shot, and in stoppage time, he found the back of the net, assisted by Warren Zaïre-Emery, completing a convincing victory for the Parisians.

The win sees PSG continue their title charge, while Brest will be left to rue their missed penalty and ponder what could have been. Ousmane Dembélé and Marquinhos made their return from injury in the late stage of the game.

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