Brest, the dream is allowed!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Stade Brestois, in bad shape in Ligue 1, is preparing to welcome PSV Eindhoven this Tuesday evening in the Champions League (9 p.m.), at the Roudourou stadium in Guingamp. A victory against the leader of the Dutch championship would allow the Bretons to have 13 points, a total synonymous with qualification for the play-offs for the teams classified between 9th and 24th place.

If Brest impressed in Europe with victories against Sturm Graz, Salzburg and Sparta Prague, the defeat conceded against Barça (0-3) reminded us of the harsh reality of the competition. In Ligue 1, Eric Roy’s men are suffering, with four defeats in five matches, and the coach has to deal with many absentees, including Ludovic Ajorque and Pierre Lees-Melou.

Brest in search of exploit against PSV

Faced with a PSV team driven by the efficiency of its attack (56 goals in 15 matches), the SB29 will have to rely on its solidity at home and the energy of the Breton public. Despite recent difficulties, Eric Roy remains confident: “I am counting on the state of mind and cohesion of my players to defeat this team. »