Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 with a commanding 7-0 victory (10-0 on aggregate) over Stade Brestois on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes.
Bradley Barcola got things started with a goal in the 20th minute, putting PSG up 4-0 on aggregate. They doubled their lead in the 39th minute thanks to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
After a strong first half, PSG erupted with three goals in just 10 minutes after the break.
Vitinha made it 3-0 in the 59th minute, and the floodgates opened. Five minutes later, Désiré Doué extended the lead to 4-0, and Nuno Mendes capped off the quick flurry with a goal in the 69th minute.
PSG wasn’t finished yet. Gonçalo Ramos added another in the 76th minute after Doué set him up in the box.
The final goal of the night came from Senny Mayulu, who delivered a memorable left-footed strike that clipped the goalkeeper’s fingertips, hit the post, and still found the back of the net—his first Champions League goal.
Who does PSG want to face: Barcelona or Liverpool?
After the victory, manager Luis Enrique spoke to the media postgame and gave a hilarious response when asked which matchup he preferred: Barcelona or Liverpool.
“I would like to face either Liverpool or Barça (laughs),” Enrique said. “I have a preference on who I want to face, yes, but I won’t reveal it publicly now. We’re ready for both. It’s easy, eh (smiles).”
Luis Enrique on who he would like to face in the Round of 16, Liverpool or Barça: “I would like to face either Liverpool or Barça (laughs). I have a preference on who I want to face, yes, but I won’t reveal it publicly now. We’re ready for both. It’s easy, eh (smiles).” 🗣️👀 pic.twitter.com/xI2OdkfeS6
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Drawing Barcelona would mark the second time these two squads face each other in the Champions League knockout phase. The Catalan side would like revenge from last year and PSG would probably enjoy knocking out the Spanish side in back-to-back years.
