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Stade Brestois 29 is considering using the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, the largest stadium in France, for its Champions League matches beyond the group stage, according to reports from France Blue. Currently, Brest plays its European matches at the Stade du Roudourou in Guingamp, because the Francis Le Blé venue does not meet the standards imposed by UEFA.
Brest surprised everyone in the group stage of the Champions League. In their first appearance in a European competition, Pirates won four matches – against Sturm Graz, Red Bull Salzburg, Sparta Prague and PSV Eindhoven – drew against Bayer Leverkusen and lost to FC Barcelona. Stade Brestois 29 currently sit seventh in the Champions League standings, with two games remaining against Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid.
Brest’s match against the reigning champions could well be their last meeting at the Stade du Roudourou, with the club’s leaders considering a change of stadium. With 13 points, Brest has practically validated its qualification for at least the preliminary rounds. However, UEFA’s stadium requirements for the knockout stages differ from those for the group stage. This means that Roudourou will have to be renovated, probably in February, to the detriment of the supporters.
However, Guingamp remains uncertain about Brest’s intentions. “ We have no news, I have no official request to welcome them back. It’s up to them to decide and it’s not up to me to discuss it. », declared the mayor of Guingamp, Philippe Le Goff, France Blue. According to sources, Roazhon Park in Rennes is not being considered, leaving the door open for a move to the Stade de France, which can accommodate 80,000 spectators, although Brest supporters are opposed to this given that the town of Brittany is located 600 km from Saint-Denis. The last Champions League meeting at the Stade de France was the 2022 final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, which ended in disaster.
Original article written by: Bastien Cheval
In conclusion, the current situation at Stade Brestois 29 illustrates the challenges that less experienced clubs encounter in terms of logistics and compliance with standards. This situation raises important questions about the future of clubs new to the European scene, particularly with regard to geographical distance and local identity. What does the relocation of its away matches really mean for a club? This choice could lead to an interesting debate on the balance between sporting ambition and local roots.
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