Bayer Leverkusen is full
This is Brest’s next opponent, and the one who has been most impressive so far. For its first year in the Champions League, Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen does not disappoint for the moment. Author of the cup-championship double last year, Bayer crushed Feyenoord Rotterdam away from home (4-0) for their entry. Star of the team, Florian Wirtz scored a double, and the pistons Grimaldo and Frimpong were once again decisive.
During the 2e day, the reception of AC Milan was tougher. Dominant in the first period, the Leverkusen players logically opened the scoring with Boniface after the break. Before suffering a few Milanese waves, but holding on (1-0). Second in the ranking tied with Brest, the Germans will be favorites on October 23.
Prague got off to a good start
Like Stade Brestois, Slavia Prague maximized its chances, already picking up 4 points in two days. Their campaign started perfectly, with a big home victory over Salzburg (3-0). In a boiling Epet Arena, the Czechs were very effective and punished, like Brest, Salzburg’s errors.
Slavia also earned a point at Stuttgart, battling to keep the score in the second half. With 4 points in two matches, the hopes of qualification are there. The trip against Manchester City for the 3e day seems like a mission impossible. The reception of Brest will be crucial. Both teams, with a victory, would move closer to a play-off place.
Barça recovered
Beaten on the Monaco lawn from the start (2-1), after the early expulsion of Eric Garcia, FC Barcelona recovered by crushing the Young Boys of Bern (5-0) during the 2e daytime. THE Blaugranascoached by Hansi Flick, have already lost valuable points, and will have to fight to avoid losing more against lower status teams. After the reception in Munich, their schedule remains advantageous (Etoile Rouge, Brest, Dortmund, Benfica, Atalanta).
PSV starts badly
PSV Eindhoven was not spared to start the competition. A defeat against Thiago Motta’s Juventus (3-1), then a draw at home against Sporting Lisbon (1-1). The Dutch champions only arrive with 1 small point, before a trip to the Parc des Princes against PSG.
Shakhtar already in difficulty
The Ukrainians from Donetsk discovered Gelsenkirchen in the Champions League, their provisional stadium for this edition. In the wrong way. Atalanta largely dominated Chakhtar (3-0), leaving them with 1 point. During the 1re day, Donetsk had brought back a draw from Bologna.
The results are negative, after two achievable matches. The Brestois will keep an eye on the formation of Dombass, since their trip, during the penultimate day, could be decisive.
Real Madrid fell
It was 36 games in a row that Real Madrid had not lost in all competitions, before their trip to Lille. The Mastiffs achieved a feat by knocking down the reigning champions (1-0). A synonym of hope for Brest, which receives the Merengue in January?
Not so sure, because Real will have points to make up over the following days. Winner of the experience of Stuttgart (3-1) for his debut, Madrid is still looking for itself, and Kylian Mbappé with him.
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