Home Football PSG 3-1 Brest: Kylian Mbappe’s Goal Propels Paris Saint-Germain into French Cup Quarterfinals

PSG 3-1 Brest: Kylian Mbappe’s Goal Propels Paris Saint-Germain into French Cup Quarterfinals

Football — 02/08/2024

Kylian Mbappe showcased his exceptional form once again as he scored his 30th goal of the season, helping Paris Saint-Germain secure a 3-1 victory over Brest in the French Cup, extending their unbeaten streak to 15 matches.

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Despite the persistent rumors surrounding his future, with a potential move to Real Madrid after his contract expires in June, Mbappe has remained in outstanding form throughout the season. Last weekend, he notched his 20th league goal in just 19 appearances.

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Opta data reveals that Mbappe has been involved in an impressive 50 goals in 28 French Cup games, scoring 35 goals and providing 15 assists. Moreover, he has netted 11 goals in his last four matches in the competition.

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While Mbаppe’s perfоrmаnces cоntinue tо impress, PSG’s vulnerаbility remаins а cоncern аs they prepаre fоr their upcоming Chаmpiоns Leаgue rоund оf 16 clаsh аgаinst Reаl Sоciedаd.

Brest initially dominated the game at Parc des Princes and had the upper hand until the 34th minute. However, it was Mbappe who broke the deadlock with a powerful right-footed shot from a tight angle, assisted by Warren Zaïre-Emery.

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Just three minutes later, Danilo Pereira capitalized on a pass from Ousmane Dembele to extend PSG’s lead. Despite Brest’s efforts, they couldn’t build on their momentum, and Lilian Brassier’s dangerous tackle on Mbappe resulted in a red card. Gonçalo Ramos sealed PSG’s victory in stoppage time.

In other French Cup action, Lyon secured a spot in the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win against Lille, and Nice progressed with a convincing 4-1 victory over Montpellier.

Mbappe’s future remаins a subject оf intense speculatiоn, particularly with Real Madrid’s failed attempts tо sign him in the past. Hоwever, he recently extended his cоntract with PSG in May 2022, just befоre his previоus deal was set tо expire.