Paris Saint-Germain continue their quest for an 11th Ligue 1 title in 13 years on Sunday at Lyon buoyed by progress into the last-16 of the Champions League. Luis Enrique's men reached the knockout stages after beating Brest 10-0 on aggregate over two legs in the play-off round – an innovation of this season's new format.
PSG followed up their 3-0 romp past Brest on 11 February at the Municipal Du Roudourou with a 7-0 annihilation on 19 February at the Parc des Princes.
"The scoreline hurt," said Brest coach Eric Roy after the mauling which terminated with severe prejudice the club's first foray into European club football's most prestigious competition.
"We really didn't want to end our adventure this way," he added. "We were hoping to try and come back into the tie but PSG were far superior."
Gone are the Champions League days of eight pools of four teams where the top two progress to the last-16.
The new era offers a division comprising 36 teams who play eight matches against various opponents. The top eight qualify automatically for the last-16. Those from ninth to 24th battle home and away for the remaining eight slots.
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Roy's charges reached the play-offs after finishing the group stages in 18th position. PSG completed their group stage campaign in 15th.
PSG were rewarded with a last-16 tie against Liverpool following the draw in the Swiss city of Nyon on Friday afternoon at the headquarters of the competition organisers Uefa.
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