Kylian Mbappe had a disappointing performance as Paris Saint-Germain let slip a 2-0 lead to settle for a draw against Brest, who are currently third in Ligue 1.
PSG took the lead through Asensio’s angled volley into the bottom corner, followed by Kolo Muani’s close-range finish after a deflection from Marco Bizot. However, Brest fought back in the second half, with a Danilo Pereira deflection finding the net and Mathias Pereira Lage sealing the comeback with a stylish backheel finish.
The draw extended PSG’s unbeaten streak to 14 games in Ligue 1, but their last loss to Nice still lingers as they aim to maintain their lead in the standings. Asensio, who had been sidelined with injury, showed glimpses of his quality with a well-taken goal and influential contributions. His movement and ability to create space benefited PSG’s attacking players.
All eyes will be on Mbappe in the coming months, scrutinizing his every move and speculating about his future. However, in this match, Mbappe struggled to find his rhythm, with loose touches and inaccurate passes contributing to a lackluster performance from one of the world’s best players. These are the types of games where he is expected to shine for his team.
PSG will face Strasbourg next before a rematch against Brest in the Coupe de France round of 16. Despite dropping points, they still hold a comfortable six-point lead at the top of Ligue 1, according to Luis Enrique’s side.