Brest vs Real Madrid: Match Preview, Predictions & Lineups
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Fixture: Brest vs Real Madrid
Date: 29 January 2025
Competition: UEFA Champions League, League Phase
Matchday: 8
Time: 20:00 GMT
Venue: Stade de Roudourou, Guingamp
Team Form and Overview
Brest
- Recent Form: W-L-W-W-L
- Lost to Shakhtar 2-0 in their latest Champions League match.
- Have never faced Real Madrid before.
- This is their first season in the Champions League and in any European competition
Real Madrid
- Recent Form: W W W W L
- Beat Salzburg 5-1 in their latest Champions League match.
- Lost to LOSC Lille 1-0 on Matchday 2.
- Record against French clubs: 20W 7D 10L
- Away record against French Clubs: 6W 3D 9L
Injuries and Suspensions
- Brest: Jonas Martin, Massadio Haidara, Soumaila Coulibaly, Jordan Le Cardinal and Bradley Locko could all miss out through injury.
- Real Madrid: Vinícius Júnior is suspended. Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao could all miss out due to injuries.
Predicted Lineups
- Brest (Possible 4-4-2): Bizot, Lala, Chardonnet, Ndiaye, Amavi, Magnetti, Camara, Fernandes, Faivre, Doumbia, Ajorque
- Real Madrid (Possible 4-3-3): Courtois, Vasquez, Ascencio, Rüdiger, Mendy, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappé, Güler
Tactical Breakdown
- Brest: Brest will likely rely on a solid defensive structure and look to counter-attack against Real Madrid. They will need to be disciplined and organised to contain Madrid's attacking threat.
- Real Madrid: Expect Real Madrid to dominate possession and create numerous scoring chances. With Vinícius Júnior absent, they will need other players to step up and provide the attacking spark.
Fun Fact
This is the first time Brest and Real Madrid have ever played against each other in a competitive match.
Real Madrid are the clear favourites in this match, but Brest will be eager to prove themselves on the European stage. It will be an intriguing clash between a seasoned Champions League powerhouse and a club making its debut in the competition.
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