The pitch PSG will play on against Brest goes viral as Champions League tie to take place on second division ground due to strict rule

The pitch that will host Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League play-off round first leg fixture against Brest has gone viral.

The two French clubs have been drawn to face each other after failing to finish in the top eight during the group stage.

It is Brest's first appearance in the knockout stages of the Champions League, while PSG will be looking to at least match their run to the final of the competition in 2020.

Brest - full name Stade Brestois 29 - play their football at the Stade Francis-Le Ble, which has a capacity of 15,220 spectators.

However, UEFA does not permit the stadium to be used in European competitions.

That is because, while the actual capacity is not an issue, only 5,000 seats in the 102-year-old stadium have been deemed as able to meet the club's standards.

Brest instead play at the Stade de Roudourou, which is the home of Ligue 2 side Guingamp.

The move wasn't exactly popular among fans - though necessary in order to be able to play matches - as the stadium is around 110 kilometres east of Brest.

Now, footage of the pitch that Brest and PSG will play on has gone viral ahead of the clash.

L’état de la pelouse pour Brest/PSG à Guingamp 😱 @CanalplusFoot @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/9JcmgA1cht

— Olivier Tallaron (@OLIVETALLARON) February 10, 2025

The pitch is in a less than perfect condition, with patches of grass missing across the touchline area.

There are also several small holes in the grass - though it is noted that this has likely been done to help drain excess water.

However, it has deteriorated due to the amount of matches played on it and recent heavy rain in the region.

It is still in a good condition, though, and fans have argued against the idea of any deteriorations being a significant issue for either side.

One wrote: "It's not up to Guingamp to pay the gardener for Brest, they are already nice to rent their stadium."

A second joked: "PSG should have loaned its gardener."

And a third stated: "It's called [the holes] coring the ground to aerate it, to better drain the rain."