PSG rides over the top with Ousmane Dembele's sensational hat-trick

Ousmane Dembele produced a stunning performance by scoring a hat-trick for the second time in just four days, as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) cruised to a dominant 5-2 victory over Brest on Saturday. The game, a crucial dress rehearsal for their upcoming Champions League clash, saw Dembele continue his red-hot form. This remarkable feat came just days after his brilliant hat-trick in PSG's 4-1 win over VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday, a victory that secured PSG’s qualification for the knockout phase of the prestigious European competition. In the match against Brest, Dembele was the star of the show, opening the scoring in the first half. His first goal set the tone, and after Romain Del Castillo briefly equalized for Brest, Dembele struck twice more to complete his hat-trick.

His second and third goals were clinical finishes that demonstrated his sharpness in front of goal and his growing confidence. PSG’s attacking force, led by Dembele, was relentless throughout the game, and their clinical finishing ensured that they continued their strong run of form. With the Champions League knockout stages fast approaching, PSG’s 5-2 win served as a statement of intent, with Dembele’s hat-trick a perfect preview of the potential fireworks the French club can deliver in Europe’s elite competition.

Ludovic Ajorque pulled one back for Brest, making it 3-2 and setting up a tense finale, but substitute Goncalo Ramos sealed PSG’s victory with a late brace, securing a 5-2 win. Under manager Luis Enrique, PSG remain unbeaten domestically this season, extending their dominance in Ligue 1. With the win, they now hold a commanding 13-point lead at the top of the table. Marseille, in second place, could close the gap slightly if they beat Lyon on Sunday, but PSG appear on track to clinch their 11th French league title in 13 years.

Ousmane Dembele, who has been in sensational form, is relishing his new role as a central attacker, a shift from his usual position on the right wing. The France international has been in blistering form, netting 14 goals in his last nine games across all competitions. With 14 goals in Ligue 1 this season, he leads the league’s scoring charts. Dembele’s versatility and clinical finishing have been key to PSG’s relentless attacking play, and his growing influence in central areas only enhances the team’s attacking depth as they look to maintain their formidable form both domestically and in Europe.

"I am well positioned in the number nine role. I owe it to myself to score goals. It was important to win today to keep our good run going and now we will see what happens in the Champions League," Dembele said in a recent interview.