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Ligue 1 McDonald's • Journée 19 WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 5-7, 2027 ALLIANZ RIVIERA
Founded in 1950, Stade Brestois 29 had not graced the pitches of France's top flight since 2013. It was at the end of the 2018-19 season, after finishing as runners-up in Ligue 2 BKT, seven points behind FC Metz, that they returned to Ligue 1 McDonald's. The Red and Whites have won just one professional title to date: the Ligue 2 BKT championship in 1981. During the final edition of the Coupe de la Ligue, in the 2019-20 season, SB29 achieved their best-ever run in the competition, reaching the quarter-finals before being knocked out by Olympique Lyonnais, losing 3-1.
The exclusive preview screening of the film documenting Stade Brestois's journey in the Champions League during the 2024-25 season revealed an unfortunate incident involving Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez.
During the match between the two clubs at the Stade du Roudourou in Guingamp, he found himself trapped in a lift after an electrical system had tripped the circuit breaker.
Having fallen two goals behind in less than 25 minutes, OGC Nice eventually salvaged a valuable 2-2 draw against Stade Brestois on Matchday 20 of Ligue 1.
Punished by a converted penalty and then a counter-attack, the Aiglons showed greater attacking intent after the break and found the resources to get back into the game thanks to Ali Abdi. Inspired by an energetic Kaïl Boudache, making his Ligue 1 debut, the Red and Blacks then equalised through Elye Wahi, who was perfectly set up at the end of a flowing team move involving Clauss and Kevin Carlos. Roared on by a raucous Allianz Riviera, Nice pushed until the final whistle in an attempt to complete the comeback, but could not find a third goal. The match also provided an opportunity for the Gym to celebrate the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 triumph of its Senegalese players, Antoine Mendy and Yehvann Diouf.
A prominent figure in French football, Éric Roy has enjoyed a rich career, both on the pitch and in the dugout. A former midfielder, he notably wore the colours of OGC Nice during his playing career, before returning to the Gym in a very different role.
Having come through the club's ranks, the midfielder made his professional debut in 1988 and spent the early part of his career in Nice's red and black shirt, before embarking on several spells elsewhere, notably with Olympique Lyonnais, Olympique de Marseille and Sunderland.
Returning to Nice in 2002, he ended his playing career there in 2004, having made more than 150 appearances for the Gym. His transition into management was a natural continuation of his connection with the club. Initially taking on a role behind the scenes, he was appointed first-team manager in March 2010 and helped Nice secure their Ligue 1 status, before leaving his position in 2011.
In January 2023, Éric Roy returned to the touchline, taking charge of Stade Brestois. Under his leadership, Brest enjoyed a historic 2023-24 season, finishing 3rd in Ligue 1 and securing qualification for the Champions League. Named Ligue 1 Manager of the Season, he left a lasting mark on the history of the Breton club, which he also guided through its first-ever European campaign.
Following a court-ordered liquidation and administrative relegation to CFA 2 (now National 3) in 2011, Strasbourg made it back to Ligue 1 in just six years, completing a remarkable comeback marked by four successive promotions in four seasons.
The Stadium Francis-Le Blé has a capacity of 15,220 spectators and is located 1,038 km from the Allianz Riviera, as the crow flies on Mèfi's back.
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