's crazy idea for its Champions League stadium

's crazy idea for its Champions League stadium
Brest's crazy idea for its Champions League stadium

It's a crazy idea which could constitute one of the events at the start of 2025 in the microcosm of French football. According to l'Equipe, Stade Brestois could play its first Champions League knockout matches at the Stade de in February. This hypothesis depends on several factors. Currently, has a 99% chance, according to Opta, of participating in the play-offs thanks to its victory against Sparta Prague (2-1).

Breton wave of 80,000 people?

Which raises the question of the enclosure to accommodate the people of Brest. UEFA imposes higher standards at this stage of the competition. Playing at Roudourou, in Guingamp, would require expensive work, reducing capacity to 15,000 places. This would lead to financial losses, despite the income generated by their current performances (€7.05 million). Roazhon Park, in , could be an alternative, but it would also require adjustments. The Stade de France option is therefore gaining momentum. Already used by in 2005-2006, this approved and spacious stadium could accommodate Breton supporters in large numbers. However, filling its 80,000 places would be crucial to guarantee profitability. Breton wave in sight at the Stade de France for the rest of the Champions League?

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To summarize

While the Guingamp stadium poses a problem if Brest qualifies for the rest of the Champions League, the Breton club has a crazy idea in mind. In fact, the Breton club plans to take over the Stade de France!


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