Luis Enrique Commends Ousmane Dembele's Two Goals In PSG's Champions League Victory

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Paris Saint-Germain's commanding 3-0 victory over Brest in the Champions League play-off first-leg was highlighted by Ousmane Dembele's outstanding performance. Dembele scored twice, complementing Vitinha's early penalty, to secure a comfortable win for PSG. This match saw Dembele continue his impressive form, having netted 18 goals in his last 11 appearances across all competitions.

Since December, Dembele has outscored every player in Europe's top five leagues. He became the first PSG player since Neymar to score in eight consecutive matches across all competitions. Against Brest, he led the team with seven shots, nine touches in the opposition box, and an expected goals (xG) of 1.17.

Luis Enrique praised Dembele's confidence and impact on the team. "You'd have to ask him what he ate at Christmas," Enrique remarked. "He is a player full of confidence." Enrique compared Dembele to a game-changing player from his childhood PlayStation days, noting his improvement since last season.

Dembele has been instrumental in filling the gap left by Kylian Mbappe, amassing 29 goal involvements this season with 23 goals and six assists in 28 appearances. He credited his teammates for his success, stating that their focus and teamwork help him score when positioned well.

PSG's recent form includes scoring three or more goals in four consecutive Champions League games for only the second time since 2017. Their defensive strength was also evident as they kept an away clean sheet in knockout stages for the first time since defeating Manchester United in February 2019.

Luis Enrique acknowledged PSG's strong position ahead of the home leg on February 19 at Parc des Princes. He noted the team's consistency and attacking prowess while highlighting their solid defense against Brest. "There is a consistency that makes the team better," Enrique said.