Remarkably, Brest finds themselves in a position to demonstrate that their success is not an anomaly, having secured the best first half of any Ligue 1 season in club history. Brest, who has never finished higher than eighth in Ligue 1, is currently in third place. As they prepare for two pivotal matches against PSG in less than a week, Brest is amazed by their current performance.

Brest's impressive run of six wins in seven matches has propelled them to third place in the French top flight, guaranteeing them a spot in next season's Champions League group stage. This achievement is a far cry from their usual standings, marking a remarkable turnaround for a team that was in the relegation zone when coach Eric Roy took charge at the beginning of 2023.

The upcoming matches against PSG hold significant importance for Brest, with the opportunity to face off against Kylian Mbappe and company twice in 11 days. Eric Roy welcomes the challenge, emphasizing the potential gains in such high-stakes encounters.

The modest Brittany side's lone home defeat this season came at the hands of PSG in October, with Mbappe securing a late winner. Despite the loss, Brest made PSG doubt their dominance, showcasing resilience and fighting spirit. With a solid defensive foundation, Brest has recorded four successive clean sheets, and their goal-scoring contributions have been distributed among various players.

Brest currently sits nine points adrift of PSG, who, under the leadership of Luis Enrique, boast a perfect record against Brest since the Qatari takeover in 2011.

As the anticipation builds for the back-to-back clashes with PSG, Brest aims to prove that their remarkable season is no fluke and that they can compete with the best in Ligue 1.

New striker Gift Orban from Nigeria will make his debut for Lyon against Rennes, according to other Ligue 1 news. The 21-year-old striker cost €12 million to acquire for Lyon, a team that is currently in danger of relegation.

Monaco's perseverance is demonstrated by the fact that they hold the record for earning the most points in Ligue 1 following a defeat. Lyon, meanwhile, has only managed 16 points after 18 games, which is a reflection of the difficulties they have faced this year. PSG's 19-game winning streak and seven-game drawing against Brest dating back to 1985 emphasizes just how difficult of a task lies ahead for the underdogs.