In-form Dembele scores two as PSG take control against Brest

Ousmane Dembélé continued his impressive form as Paris Saint-Germain took control of their Champions League knockout play-off with a 3-0 win over Brest.

The French winger scored twice, bringing his tally to 18 goals in his last 11 matches. Vitinha opened the scoring with a penalty before Dembélé struck just before halftime and again in the 66th minute.

Brest, in their Champions League debut, hit the woodwork twice but failed to capitalize.

Dembélé, who had a hat-trick in his previous European outing, was denied back-to-back Champions League trebles after being substituted in the 82nd minute.

PSG, who secured their play-off spot with crucial wins over Manchester City and Stuttgart, are strong favorites to advance, with the return leg in Paris on 19 February.