Real Madrid is set to face Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) in their final UEFA Champions League league phase match on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The match will take place at Stade du Roudourou in Guingamp, France, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 AM AEDT.
Current Standings:
Both teams have secured at least a spot in the knockout phase play-offs. Brest is currently 13th in the standings, while Real Madrid holds the 16th position.
Team News:
• Real Madrid: Vinícius Júnior is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. In his absence, Brahim Díaz is expected to start alongside Kylian Mbappé and Rodrygo in the attack. Defenders Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão, as well as midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, remain sidelined with injuries.
• Brest: The team is dealing with several injuries, particularly in defense, with Bradley Locko, Jordan Amavi, Julien Le Cardinal, and Massadio Haïdara all struggling for fitness. Midfielder Jonas Martin is also sidelined with a muscle injury. Forward Mama Baldé is unlikely to participate after recent injuries.
Predicted Lineups:
• Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Asencio, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, Fran García; Modrić, Valverde; Brahim Díaz, Bellingham, Rodrygo; Mbappé.
• Brest (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Lala, Chardonnet, Coulibaly, Pereira Lage; Magnetti, Camara; Del Castillo, Faivre, Sima; Ajorque.
Match Preview:
Real Madrid enters the match on a four-game winning streak, having recently defeated Real Valladolid 3-0 in La Liga, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick. Brest, on the other hand, secured a 1-0 victory over Le Havre in their last Ligue 1 outing. Both teams aim to secure a direct spot in the Round of 16 with a win in this fixture.