The Bordeaux-Bègles will play their second Champions Cup final in history on Saturday in Bilbao.
Published on May 23, 2026 at 06:30 and updated at 11:35, the Bordeaux-Bègles team, seeking to solidify their status, will face the Leinster province in Spain. The reigning champions aim for a double to establish themselves among Europe’s greatest clubs, moving past recent disappointments.
The team has transitioned from perpetual runner-up to credible outsider, with a strong core of players and strategic additions in recent years. President Laurent Marti’s vision over the past 15 years has set the club on a path to success.
Under coach Yannick Bru since 2023, Bordeaux-Bègles have reached new heights with a clear focus on detail and strong performances in European competitions, particularly the Champions Cup.
Facing Leinster in the final, Bordeaux-Bègles have the opportunity to make history by becoming the ninth European team to win multiple titles and the first since La Rochelle in 2022 and 2023. A victory would solidify their new status and continued growth.
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