Brest Secure 2-1 Victory Over Sparta Prague in Prague with Dominant Display

Brest claimed a well-earned 2-1 win over Sparta Prague in a Champions League group stage clash, taking three points back to France after an assertive performance at the Generali Arena. Despite a slow start, Brest steadily took control, applying sustained pressure on the home side that ultimately proved too much for Sparta to handle.

The first real chance fell to Brest’s Ludovic Ajorque in the 28th minute when his shot from a tight angle went narrowly wide. It served as a warning to Sparta, but they failed to respond. Just nine minutes later, Brest found the breakthrough as Mathias Fernandes connected with a powerful strike from just inside the box, sending the ball past Sparta’s goalkeeper, Peter Vindahl, to give the visitors a 1-0 lead at halftime.

The second half saw Brest continue to dominate, pressing high and creating several more scoring opportunities. Their persistence paid off in the 79th minute, as a scramble ensued in the Sparta box following a lofted pass from Ajorque. In the chaos, Brest’s Doumbia launched himself at the ball, which eventually crossed the line with the help of a deflection from Sparta’s Kaan Kairinen, who was ultimately credited with an own goal, putting Brest up 2-0.

As the match entered stoppage time, Sparta pulled one back. Sadilek spun in the box and teed up Olatunji, who volleyed home with authority to make it 2-1 in the 92nd minute. Despite a tense final few moments, Brest held on to secure a deserved victory.

The xG (expected goals) metrics underscored Brest’s dominance, as they recorded 1.49 xG compared to Sparta’s 0.52, highlighting the visitors' ability to create high-quality chances throughout the game. While Sparta struggled to produce opportunities, Brest’s consistent attacking threat carried them to a comfortable win, boosting their hopes in the Champions League campaign.