With exceptional results come the problems that go with them.
Stade Brestois, revelation of the season in Ligue 1, is second in the standings, and is well on its way to qualifying for the Champions League, an unprecedented performance in the club's history.
However, a problem pointed out by
Le Télégramme
could prevent them from doing so.
The Breton media contacted UEFA to find out if Francis-le-Blé (15,000 seats) was approved to host European competition matches.
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Answer: the stadium is classified in category 2 (on a scale of 4), i.e. an insufficient level to host C1 matches, at best acceptable for play-off matches, the same thing for the Europa Conference League.
Le Télégramme also recalls that the Brest venue already has exemptions for Ligue 1.
So, work would be obligatory in the event of a top 6 for SB29, which has already planned to build a brand new stadium to replace their current one, 102 years old.
If the maximum capacity is regulatory, the rest of the criteria are not up to standard (lighting, VIP area, press box, television facilities).
Otherwise, Brest will have to relocate to play in Europe.
The price of glory.