Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembélé completed the second hat trick of his career, and it was good timing for his team.

STUTTGART, Germany (Reuters) -Paris St Germain secured a playoff spot in the Champions League as Ousmane Dembele played chief tormentor in a 4-1 away demolition of VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday. Dembele

Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a save that kept the momentum going for his team as PSG progressed to the Champions League playoffs. Often criticized this season, the Italy goalkeeper was inspirational on Wednesday as PSG beat Stuttgart 4-1.

Paris St Germain go into their final league-phase game of the Champions League knowing a draw will guarantee their place in the playoffs, but they will not be distracted by goings on elsewhere, manager Luis Enrique said on Tuesday.

It's a game neither side can afford to lose on Wednesday as Stuttgart host PSG in the crucial final UCL league phase fixture at the MHPArena. PSG come into the match in 22nd place, while the home side are in an even more precarious position two places below in the final playoff qualification spot.