Against a team that presented problems in all phases of the game, Olympique Lyonnais dominated possession and wasted their chances as manager Rudi Garcia made some questionable changes in the second half. Bordeaux adjusted their defensive approach three times and, in the end, managed to get a point. Tactical analysis and match report by Thanos Chelas. […]
A coronavirus ravaged Paris Saint-Germain side, missing their entire frontline, looked bereft of ideas against Lens’ well-drilled 3-4-1-2 shape. The normal press resistance and rapid transitions we have come to expect from the capital club were absent from a performance that featured plenty of ball possession and little incisiveness. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
In a match eventually dominated by Olympique Lyonnais, Dijon managed to take the lead and sit back, presenting the hosts with the challenge of breaking down a compact defensive block. Lyon manager Rudi Garcia had prepared his team well for this occasion but still needed a penalty and a few moments of genius by Memphis […]
In a match in which both managers fumbled the selection of their starting eleven and two red cards were handed out, it took until halfway through the second stanza before the fixture took flight. The introduction of teenage sensation Eduardo Camavinga in the sixty-fourth minute changed the complexion of the game and overshadowed the debut […]
Paris Saint-Germain’s switch to a 4-3-3 formation did little to disguise the loss of Kylian Mbappé, as Thomas Tuchel’s side struggled to create serious offensive chances. Meanwhile, a stridently defensive Olympique Lyonnais held off the Parisian giants for as long as they could – only to be undone with penalties. Tactical analysis and match report […]
An early goal from Neymar and Loïc Perrin being sent off mid-way through the first half for a ghastly challenge that injured Kylian Mbappé, defined the Coupe de France final between Paris Saint-Germain and Saint-Étienne. A man and a goal up, PSG struggled to assert their usual brand of dominance and in the end had […]
The feeling of optimism permeated Olympique Lyonnais as the club prepared to embark on the 2019/20 season. Juninho’s return as sporting director, his handpicked managerial appointment, as well as record spending in the transfer market had supporters eager to watch their club venture into a new era. Eight months later, those sentiments have been long […]
A match equal parts dominant for Lille and embarrassing for Lyon saw Rudi Garcia’s struggles against France’s top sides endure. Meanwhile, Galtier’s 4-2-2-2 formation continued to show signs of development, as the regular starting eleven dictated the full ninety minutes of play and earned the win over their rivals. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
France’s most fractious derby gave way to a contrasting fixture, as each of Lyon and Saint-Étienne owned a half of dominance. However, in the end it was Lyon’s extra bit of quality up front that allowed them to escape with a 2-0 victory. Tactical analysis and match report by K.T. Stockwell. A surprising victory over […]
Trailing and dominated in the most difficult Ligue 1 stadium, and without their best player, Marseille managed to turn the tables by scoring twice in the space of two minutes in the second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Simon Piotr. Fourth in the Ligue 1 table, yet still in the race for a […]