On Wednesday, Ligue 1’s rising stars Brest welcome reigning Champions League holders Real Madrid to Guingamp’s Stade de Roudourou for the final group phase game of this season’s UEFA Champions League.
With Brest, on a five-game winning streak at home in all competitions, can Carlo Ancelotti’s men withstand Brest’s “home voodoo” when they travel there on Wednesday in a game that could see both sides qualify automatically to the next round?
Real Madrid, fresh from a commanding 5-0 victory over Salzburg, will aim to assert their dominance, while Brest’s “seductive” home form gives them hope of a historic upset.
🔴Brest’s Home Resilience on Display | Home Win = 7.59💵
Brest has been formidable at home, going unbeaten in all three UCL home matches this season, which includes a 1-1 draw with Xabi Alonso’s famous Bayer Leverkusen.
Their success in Ligue 1 (3rd last season) and Europe (3 places higher than Real at 13th on the UCL log) underscores their remarkable rise, and they come into this clash with such high confidence.
Despite a 2-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in their last UCL outing, Eric Roy’s side bounced back with a 1-0 win over Le Havre. Les Pirates will look to their passionate home support as they aim to cap their European debut with a memorable result against the UCL owners.
🤍Real Madrid Eye Top-Seeded Playoff Spot | Away Win = 1.42💵
Real Madrid are in sensational attacking form, scoring at least two goals in 13 consecutive matches. With five wins in their last six away games, Carlo Ancelotti’s men arrive in France confident but wary of Brest’s home record.
Los Blancos hold a slim lead in the seeded playoff positions and need a win to secure their spot. However, a surprise 1-0 loss to Lille earlier in the group phase serves as a reminder of the threat posed by Ligue 1 opposition.
Knowing Real Madrid however, and their incomprehensible relationship with the Champions League, in a game where they know that a win and much luck might secure them a place in the automatic qualification spot, it would be abnormal to not witness a Real Madrid show.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Brest will be without Bradley Locko (leg injury), while Jordan Amavi and Karamoko Dembele remain doubtful. Mama Baldé’s injury against Le Havre leaves his availability uncertain, with Abdallah Sima and Romain Del Castillo ready to step in.
Real Madrid faces key absences, including Vinicius Junior (suspension), Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, and Eduardo Camavinga (injuries). Brahim Diaz, Luka Modric, and rising star Arda Güler are options to fill the attacking void left by Vini.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 5.48💵
Brest have won all their last five (5) home games in all competitions while Real Madrid suffers a 50% loss rate in away UCL games against Ligue 1 oppositions including their 1-0 defeat to Lille. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 3.55
Real Madrid is unbeaten in their last 6 away games in all competitions, winning 5 and drawing the other. | Specials Market: Away & Over 2.5 = 1.77
As Brest chases a giant-killing moment and Real Madrid seeks to solidify their playoff spot, this clash promises to be an enthralling end to the group phase.
🔗You can check out the UCL game, Brest vs Real Madrid here on MSport.
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