Champions League: Brest vs. Real Madrid Picks — Los Blancos to Overpower UCL Newcomers? (Jan 29)

Brest have already surpassed expectations to secure a playoff finish in the Champions League this season. However, the French side will be the outside selection when making Brest vs. Real Madrid picks this week.

Los Blancos will have the pressure on their shoulders, as only a victory will keep alive their hopes of progression to the next round via a top-eight spot. However, a draw or defeat will leave Real fighting for their lives in the playoff round.

Brest have secured a place in the next round of the competition, and they have only lost two of their seven matches in the Champions League in their debut appearance.

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First H2H Meeting Between Real and Brest

Brest and Real Madrid collide in the Champions League for the first time this week. However, it could be worth noting that Los Blancos have suffered defeats in half of their 14 away matches against French opposition. That includes a defeat at Lille earlier this season.

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Brest vs. Real Madrid Key Stats

• Real Madrid have lost just three of their last 29 matches against first-time opponents in the Champions League.
• Brest will be the 58th different team that Carlo Ancelotti has faced in the Champions League.

Brest Team News

The French hosts will be without two key players on Wednesday. Jordan Amavi is ruled out due to a thigh issue, while Karamoko Dembele is sidelined with a muscle strain.

Possible Lineup

M. Bizot (GK); K. Lala, B. Chardonnet, S. Coulibaly, L. Zogbe, M. Camara, H. Magnetti, R. Del Castillo, R. Faivre, A. Sima, L. Ajorque

Real Madrid Team News

Ancelotti will still have defensive headaches to address this week. Eder Militao remains out due to a knee injury, while Dani Carvajal is no nearer to making his return. Eduardo Camavinga is also ruled out due to a hamstring issue.

Possible Lineup

T. Courtois (GK); R. Asencio, A. Tchouameni, A. Rudiger, F. Garcia, L. Modric, F. Valverde, D. Diaz, J. Bellingham, Rodrygo, K. Mbappe

Brest vs. Real Madrid Prop Picks

Kylian Mbappe is starting to show exactly what he is all about in a Real Madrid shirt. The Frenchman has scored 15 in 19 La Liga appearances, and he netted an excellent hat-trick in his latest league outing.

On his return to France, the former World Cup winner looks to hold an excellent chance of making the difference when making Brest vs. Real Madrid picks on Wednesday.

Brest vs. Real Madrid Picks

Real’s poor record against French teams deserves attention this week. However, it is hard to overlook the fact that Los Blancos have won a staggering 59.9% of their matches in the Champions League.

Brest have already come up short against Barcelona in the competition this season, and another defeat against a Spanish heavyweight looks likely on Wednesday.