Stade Brestois 29 1–2 RC Strasbourg Alsace | Ligue 1 | 14 May 2026

RC Strasbourg Alsace earned a hard‑fought 2‑1 victory at Stade Brestois 29, moving up the Ligue 1 table and extending their unbeaten run to four matches. The visitors struck twice in the first half thanks to goals from Habib Diarra and Emanuel Emegha, before Brest pulled one back late on through Romain Del Castillo.

Strasbourg take control early

Strasbourg dominated the opening exchanges and took a deserved lead in the 20th minute. Midfielder Habib Diarra received a pass from attacking midfielder Jean‑Ricner Bellegarde, drove towards the edge of the box, and unleashed a powerful shot that beat Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot at his near post. The visitors doubled their advantage just before half‑time when Emegha finished a swift counter‑attack, slotting home after a defence‑splitting pass from Frederic Guilbert.

Brest fight back but fall short

Brest came out with renewed energy in the second half, pushing forward in search of a way back into the game. Their pressure paid off in the 78th minute when Del Castillo curled a free kick over the Strasbourg wall and into the top corner. Despite mounting constant attacks in the closing stages, Brest could not find an equaliser, with Strasbourg’s defence holding firm under pressure.

Tactical story

Strasbourg’s 3‑5‑2 allowed them to overwhelm Brest’s midfield in the first half, with Bellegarde and Diarra combining well. Brest, set up in a 4‑2‑3‑1, struggled to create chances until they switched to a more direct approach in the second half. The visitors’ two‑goal cushion proved enough, although they had to survive several nervy moments after the hour mark.

Standout performers

• Habib Diarra – scored the opener and covered enormous ground in midfield.
• Emanuel Emegha – clinical finish and held the ball up well.
• Frédéric Guilbert – provided the assist and was solid defensively.

Impact on the table

Strasbourg moved up to 9th place with 44 points. Brest remained in 15th, now only three points above the relegation play‑off spot. The result boosts Strasbourg’s push for a top‑half finish while leaving Brest still fighting to secure their Ligue 1 status.