Brest Debuts in UEFA Champions League

Brest will debut in European competition for the first time, making them the 12th different French team to play in the UEFA Champions League. In a new format, the competition has expanded to 36 teams, featuring a league phase instead of the traditional group stage. Sporting Lisbon secured a 2-0 win against Lille, who were reduced to 10 men after Angel Gomes received a second yellow card. Atlético Madrid, despite a strong home win record, have struggled against German teams in recent seasons. RB Leipzig has seen high-scoring matches in their previous Champions League appearances, and Sporting CP's Viktor Gyökeres played a pivotal role in their current campaign, contributing significantly in European matches.