Brest narrowly beat Strasbourg in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League group stage match on Saturday, but they will have a tough time improving their relegation prospects with a win over the winner.
Strasbourg took control of the game from the start and were never really threatened by Brest's efforts. The French side had plenty of chances to break the deadlock, but couldn't get their second goal.
The result leaves Brest without any points after three matches and means they will face a tough challenge in the next round of the competition against either Dynamo Kyiv or FC Nantes.
The victory for Strasbourg was crucial as it kept them alive in the relegation race and could potentially provide some stability in the league table. However, it also highlights the importance of consistency in European competitions.
For Brest, this defeat leaves them without any clear path out of the relegation zone and will need to focus on building momentum going into the next match. With only one remaining game left in the group stage, Brest will need to find a way to improve their chances of survival if they want to avoid elimination.
Overall, the defeat for Strasbourg was a setback for Brest, but they can still use this experience to build resilience and improve their chances of survival in the league.