Paris FC kick-start their season with gritty win in Brest

Paris FC have put their season into gear with a hard-fought 2–1 victory away at Brest in Ligue 1’s fourth round. The result delivers three crucial points against a direct rival, while also offering glimpses of a team beginning to find its rhythm.

Building momentum after a cautious start

Three points from their opening three games had left Paris FC needing a response. Brest, struggling with just a single point and already leaking goals, offered the perfect opportunity. Still, the visitors knew this was a must-win fixture if they were to avoid being dragged straight into a relegation fight.

Sharp attacking play at last

Paris FC’s forward line showed real fluency. The opening goal came from a flowing move: Lees-Melou measured pass released Lopez down the wing, and his cross found Geubbels, who finished with composure. The second was just as slick, with Marchetti combining with Simon before applying the final touch himself.

These sequences weren’t just goals, they were proof that automatisms, those instinctive connections between players are starting to appear.

Nkambadio’s redemption

Between the posts, Obed Nkambadio produced the performance of his young career. Criticised in the early weeks for looking out of his depth, the keeper responded with six or seven decisive saves. He conceded only from the penalty spot, and even that decision left many scratching their heads. His display was not only vital, it was a statement: he belongs at this level.

Otavio still adjusting

Not everything was perfect. Otavio, one of the club’s key summer recruits, is still struggling to make the expected impact. His red card left Paris FC defending with ten men for the final stages. To his credit, he hadn’t played a poor match up to that point, but he must now cut out the errors and show why he was signed as a leader in defense.

Numbers don’t lie

Despite finishing short-handed, Paris FC left Brest with the upper hand in possession, duels won, and passing accuracy. Considering it was an away fixture, and against a side pressing desperately to turn around their season, those stats speak volumes about the visitors’ growing confidence.

Takeaways

• Paris FC finally found attacking fluidity.

• Nkambadio silenced his critics with a heroic performance.

• Otavio remains a work in progress.

• The collective spirit of the squad is beginning to shine through.

With six points from four games, Paris FC are on the right track. The victory in Brest may not have been flawless, but it showed resilience, character, and the signs of a team starting to believe in itself. Sunday’s clash will reveal whether this was the true launchpad of their season, or just a promising step along the way.