Brest snapped a three-match losing streak with a resounding 3-1 victory over Montpellier at the Mosson Stadium, propelling themselves to the brink of the European qualification spots in Ligue 1. 

Eric Roy's squad notched their fifth consecutive triumph, initiating the scoring in the 20th minute with an own goal by Maxime Esteve. Despite Montpellier leveling early in the second half through Teji Savanier, Mathias Pereira swiftly restored Brest's lead around the hour mark.In injury time, Kamory Doumbia sealed the away win, bringing Brest within one point of Lens in the race for continental positions.