Barcelona vs Brest Preview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League.
- Date: Tuesday, November 26.
- Time: 9:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Barcelona vs Brest will be one of seven UEFA Champions League games played on November 26 as the sixth-placed side will host the surprise package French side in fourth place.
Barca will enter this game on the back of a strong run of form. They have won four of their last five matches and lost just one. In that time, the Catalans have played with a free-scoring approach, netting an impressive 16 times and conceding five times. With big wins against Bayern (4-1) and Real Madrid (4-0) during this run, Barcelona will carry a lot of confidence into their next match. Despite losing 1-0 to Real Sociedad last time, they will be positive.
Brest, on the other hand, will enter the next match on the back of a mixed run of form. They have fallen to three defeats in their last five matches, winning the other two. In this run, Brest have scored seven goals but conceded nine as they risk derailing their wonderful start to this season. Having lost 3-1 to Montpellier followed by a 3-2 reverse against AS Monaco, Brest will look to snap out of their poor form and perform well.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Barcelona vs Brest Team News
Barcelona Team News
Manager Hansi Flick fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last Champions League match against Crvena Zvezda as they ran out 5-2 winners on the night. Pau Cubarsi picked up a knock in that match and should be back in action. Meanwhile, key players Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Ferran Torres, and Eric Garcia, among others, remain injured and out for the long-term.
Brest Team News
Manager Eric Roy named a strong XI in their 1-2 win against Sparta Prague in their last Champions League outing. The entire squad, specifically the midfielders, put in a great shift and secured a positive result. Bradley Locko and Abdallah Sima remain out with injuries, but manager Roy will have the rest of his squad fit and available for selection for the next one.
Predicted Lineups
Barcelona (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Inaki Pena.
Defenders: Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin.
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (C), Pedri, Marc Casado.
Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski.
Brest (4-3-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Marco Bizot.
Defenders: Kenny Lala, Brendan Chardonnet (C), Soumaila Coulibaly, Massadio Haidara.
Midfielders: Mahdi Camara, Pierre Lees Melou, Edimilson Fernandes.
Forwards: Mama Balde, Kamory Doumbia, Ludovic Ajorque.
Barcelona vs Brest Head-to-Head Record
These two clubs have never faced each other in their respective histories, meaning this will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Brest and Barcelona.
Key Players to Watch
Raphinha (Barcelona)
The Brazilian has led Barca from the front in the Champions League with seven-goal contributions already so far this season. Of those, five are goals, while two of them are assists as he continues to make an impact on the team’s positive results. With his directness and ability to play the final pass, Raphinha will be a threat for his team in the final third and will have to be marked tightly by Brest.
Abdallah Sima (Brest)
The Brest midfielder has been their top goal contributor in the Champions League so far this season. With three goals to his name in the competition, he will look to extend his dream run against some of the continent’s finest teams. Sima did not start in the team’s last game and will look to make an impact whether in the XI or off the bench against their next opponents Barcelona.
Barcelona vs Brest Prediction
Given that there is no history of matchups between these two teams, it is quite hard to predict this game. However, apart from their last match, Barcelona have been in great form and will look to finish Brest off with their attacking football. With all three of their forwards as well as other players in-form, they will secure the win at home.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Brest
Where to watch Barcelona vs Brest live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Spain | Telefonica |
| France | Canal+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Barcelona vs Brest?
A. Barcelona will host Brest at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Tuesday, November 26 at 9:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Barcelona vs Brest for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Barcelona vs Brest?
A. Barcelona 3-1 Brest.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Barcelona vs Brest?
A. Barcelona and Brest have never faced each other in a competitive fixture in the past.