Paris Saint-Germain reclaimed the Ligue 1 summit on Saturday, October 25, with a commanding 3-0 victory over Brest at the Stade Francis-Le Blé. The reigning French and European champions returned to winning form after two frustrating draws, edging ahead of rivals Marseille and Lens.
Achraf Hakimi was the star of the evening, netting twice before halftime to put the Parisians in complete control. The Moroccan full-back opened the scoring in the 29th minute after latching onto a precise chipped pass from Vitinha, slotting the ball calmly past the Brest goalkeeper.
Just ten minutes later, Hakimi doubled his tally with a spectacular strike. After a neat one-two with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, he powered the ball into the roof of the net, leaving the home defense helpless and giving PSG a comfortable lead before the break.
Despite Brest’s spirited efforts in the second half, including a missed penalty from Romain Del Castillo in the 59th minute, PSG never appeared threatened. Substitute Desire Doue sealed the victory deep into stoppage time, ensuring a sixth win of the campaign for Luis Enrique’s side.
The result marked a welcome turnaround for PSG, who had drawn their previous two league fixtures. Head coach Luis Enrique expressed satisfaction with the performance and praised his players’ resilience. “I’m very happy with the success,” he said after the match. “It’s always difficult to win at Brest, but we showed focus and efficiency throughout.”
The night also saw the return of Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, who came on for Hakimi midway through the second half. It was his first Ligue 1 appearance since recovering from an injury sustained in late September, and fans greeted his comeback with loud applause.
Meanwhile, Marseille slipped to third place after a 2-1 defeat at Lens later in the evening. Mason Greenwood had given Marseille an early lead, continuing his fine scoring form, but a penalty from Odsonne Edouard and an own goal from Benjamin Pavard turned the tide for Lens.
With this win, PSG moved two points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Lens now sit second, while Marseille find themselves trailing after a frustrating night at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
For PSG, the performance against Brest was more than just three points—it was a reaffirmation of their dominance in French football and a statement that their pursuit of another league title remains firmly on track.