Barcelona is preparing to welcome Brest on Tuesday night for a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash. Where Barcelona has already outlasted mighty opponents like Bayern Munich, Brest have also proved themselves as they haven’t yet lost any match in the tournament. With the stage set at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Tuesday, fans can still expect an exciting and pivotal match in the season.
Match Details
Match: Barcelona vs Brest
Stadium: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
Time: 8 pm UK
Barcelona vs Brest: Preview
Barcelona hit a bump in the road on Saturday night, letting a two-goal lead slip late on to draw 2-2 with Celta Vigo in La Liga. This frustrating result means the team has only managed to pick up one point from their last two league outings. Despite the recent setback, Hansi Flick’s squad remains at the top of the La Liga standings. However, their lead is now just five points over Atlético Madrid, who have played the same number of matches. Real Madrid, sitting in third, trail by seven points but have two games in hand to potentially close the gap.
In the Champions League, Barcelona has shown resilience following a 2-1 defeat to Monaco in their opening group-stage match on September 19. Since then, they’ve delivered a string of impressive performances, claiming victories over Young Boys, Bayern Munich, and Red Star Belgrade, while racking up an impressive 14 goals across those matches.
Brest, meanwhile, has turned heads in their maiden Champions League campaign. Among the five debutants in the competition this season—alongside Bologna, Aston Villa, Girona, and Slovan Bratislava—they have been the standout performers. The French club has collected an impressive 10 points from their four matches, courtesy of three wins and a draw. This achievement places them fourth in the standings, just two points behind leaders Liverpool, who remain the only team with a perfect record in the group stages.
Barcelona vs Brest: Team News
Lamine Yamal remains doubtful for Barcelona’s upcoming match, with the young forward unlikely to feature as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury. Eric García and Ferran Torres are nearing full fitness, though their chances of making the squad are slim. Meanwhile, Ronald Araújo, Ansu Fati, Andreas Christensen, Marc-André ter Stegen, and Marc Bernal remain sidelined and unavailable for selection.
Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, may opt for a few changes to the team that started against Celta. Frenkie de Jong and Alejandro Balde are expected to return to the lineup, possibly taking the places of Gavi and Gerard Martin.
For Brest, Pierre Lees-Melou faces a late fitness test after being forced off against Monaco with a leg injury. Massadio Haïdara (muscle), Romain Faivre (ankle), and Soumaïla Coulibaly (pelvis) are unlikely to feature. Bradley Locko, who suffered a ruptured Achilles in August, remains a long-term absentee. Abdallah Sima is also a doubt due to a muscular issue. On a brighter note, Ludovic Ajorque is fit and ready to lead the attack. The 30-year-old forward has had a solid season, contributing three goals and four assists in 15 appearances.
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona: Pena; Koundé, Cubarsí, Íñigo Martínez, Balde; De Jong, Casado; Olmo, Pedri, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Brest: Bizot; Lala, Chardonnet, Le Cardinal, Amavi; Camara, Lees-Melou, Fernandes; Balde, Ajorque, Doumbia
Barcelona vs Brest: Prediction
Barcelona will be looking forward to rooting themselves up and go on winning this tie. Brest have been amazing and unstoppable with their form, but the main test lies ahead against the Spanish giants. Those three points are critical and both teams will do their best to secure them. Barcelona has an edge to win the fixture by a close margin. However, as they have been in the past few matches, Brest won’t stay quiet and will be lethal enough on counter-attacks.
