Brest conquer 37-Year Curse, secure European Football with dramatic derby Win over Rennes

Stade Brestois 29 secured UEFA European football next season in dramatic fashion, defeating Stade Rennais 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller.

This historic victory not only sealed their European fate but also ended a 10-match winless head-to-head run against Rennes that stretched back 37 years.

Both sides, vying for European qualification, came out firing in a crucial match. Stade Brestois struck first with a quick double from Arnaud Kalimuendo within the opening five minutes.

Rennes responded through Steve Mounie, but the back-and-forth affair continued.

Brest continued to push forward, with Warmed Omari's own goal and a diving header by Martin Satriano giving them a 4-1 lead early in the second half.

Rennes refused to surrender, with goals from Mahdi Camara and Arthur Theate keeping them in the contest.

Martin Terrier thought he had equalized for Rennes late on, but Stade Brestois had the final say.

In the dying seconds, Lilian Brassier's header secured a history-making victory and a place in European football for Brest next season.