For Salsburg, I think Real Madrid wouldn't find it difficult to beat them but considering Brest's performance in the UEFA Champions League competition this season, I think they'll pose a major threat when they host Real Madrid on 29th January for their last game of the group stage. The French club have been one of the dark horses of the competition this season and since that game will be played in their own home ground, I expect them to go all out for a win knowing fully well they have nothing to lose since they're playing against the reigning champions but at the end, I predict a Real Madrid win regardless
I have different view over this. I meant Brest is at the top, but they often fought against the weak teams. It's kinda different when they are gonna face Real Madrid. This pretty much the same situation like when Real Madrid fought Atalanta.
Real Madrid at the midtable, and Atalanta was topping the competition by winning all of ez games, yet they able to destroy Atalanta.
What's the difference then?
But these games have a different setup, especially when Real Madrid needs the win and Brest doesn't. If Brest wins the next game or gets a draw, I think they could be in the top 8, but of course a win would seal the deal for them. Real Madrid has to win both their next games to prevent that they have to go through the play-offs.
Now consider the results that Brest had so far and who the opponents were. You can't do this "team 1 has beaten team 12 and therefore team bla bla...". It will be a totally different game as Brest has a great position and they can focus on their own game, what's more they can go into full counter attack mode because they don't need three points. Can they score goals in the Champions League? They definitely can and they didn't lose against Leverkusen, which I think shows how good they are in defending as Leverkusen is a team that has beaten Inter Milan, but couldn't beat Brest.
It is still a tough route to leave behind for Real Madrid in order to qualify via the top 8.