Brest Qualifies for Champions League for the First Time, Finishes Third in Ligue 1 After 2-2 Draw

May 19, 2024, 08:59 PM

Brest has qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history, following a dramatic conclusion to the Ligue 1 season. Brest ultimately secured third place after a 93rd-minute equalizer from Nice against Lille, resulting in a 2-2 draw. This remarkable achievement marks Brest's highest finish ever in Ligue 1, having never finished higher than eighth and being in Ligue 2 as recently as 2019. Eric Roy's side will now compete in the Champions League group phase next season.