Stade Brestois before decision: Where is the Champions League played?

The Stade Brestois has almost qualified for the Barrages of the UEFA Champions League. With the current status of 11 points in Ligue 1 and a win against PSV Eindhoven (1-0) on Tuesday, the team did not yet concede a goal in the group phase of the Champions League. But now those responsible face a critical decision regarding the venue for the upcoming home games.

In the debate about the venue, there are two options in the room: the Stade de France in Saint-Denis and the Stade du Roudourou in Guingamp. However, the latter does not meet the required conditions for the knockout rounds, since it requires at least category 4. To play in Guingamp, considerable adjustments would be necessary, in particular an expansion of media places. Rumors about a possible move to Saint-Denis have spread, while the captain of the team, Brendan Chardonnet, and the Ultras des Stade Brestois favor a location in Guingamp.

urgency of the decision

The course for the decision must be set promptly, since the barrages on 11/12. and 18./19. February. Fred Le Grand, President of EN Avant Guingamp, called the Brestois to act quickly. Mayor Philippe Le Goff von Guingamp said that he is waiting for a feedback from Brest and has no further information himself.

In addition to the considerations for the Roudourou Stadium, other alternatives are also under discussion. Roazhon Park in Rennes could also be considered as a venue. The Stade Brestois has not yet made a final decision, but is planning to find a solution before the draw of the final phase on January 31, such as wesportfr.com reported.

With the decision to be made soon to be made, the team faces the challenge of meeting the demands of the Champions League and at the same time to take into account the wishes of the fans and the geographical conditions.