AS Monaco came from behind to stun RC Lens’s title charge. It looked as if it would be business as usual for Pierre Sage’s Lens when they went two goals ahead against an inconsistent and injury-ridden Monaco side. However, Sébastien Pocognoli’s men showed what had been missing for so much of the season: determination. A […]
It was a return to basics for Olympique de Marseille following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi. And the basics seemed to give the club new life as they stole to a two-goal lead over RC Strasbourg Alsace. However, familiar problems would creep into the team, as a fragile defense once again collapsed. Tactical analysis […]
Total and utter humiliation awaited Olympique de Marseille as they travelled to the Parc des Princes to face bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain. Marseille were perhaps hoping for a repeat of their home heroics earlier in the season, but instead they were in complete disarray. Five unanswered goals left this as the largest ever victory in […]
Olympique Lyonnais would make it ten wins in a row across all competitions as they dispatched European rivals Lille OSC. The three points puts Lyon level with Olympique de Marseille as the race for UEFA Champions League qualification heats up. A race that Lille have slipped out of, following a disastrous start to 2026 that […]
A battle for European qualification culminated in a resounding and emphatic victory for Strasbourg, who continued to dream under new management following Liam Rosenior’s departure. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. Lille hosted RC Strasbourg at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in a crucial clash for the European places, with Bruno Génésio’s side sitting fifth in […]
RC Lens travelled to Olympique de Marseille in a big clash at the top of the table. A victory for the visitors would have been their 11th in a row across all competitions and seen them leapfrog Paris Saint-Germain to reclaim top spot in Ligue 1. However, Ligue 1’s best defense would come unstuck against […]
Paris Saint-Germain won another final, this time their fourteenth Trophée des Champions title. The clash against Olympique de Marseille took place in Kuwait, which sparked protests from both fan bases, but those who watched were treated to an exciting match in which Chevalier was the main protagonist and all the goals came from counter-attacks. Tactical […]
Toulouse FC came out swinging as they looked to rock RC Lens and spoil the visitors’ title charge. An early red card for Emersonn would unravel their plans and flatten the spiky atmosphere, allowing Les Lensois a procession rather than a fight. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. Toulouse FC do not get […]
Olympique de Marseille and AS Monaco brought the curtains down on 2025 for Ligue 1 with a topsy-turvy contest. Monaco would return home frustrated that twice they would have the ball in the back of the net and twice they would see their efforts ruled out. Marseille had no such ill-fortune, finding the winner in […]
Kylian Mbappé left France having never lost to Olympique de Marseille; his little brother Ethan Mbappé would make certain to continue the family tradition with Lille OSC. It was far from pretty, but Lille would nullify their guests in an important game near the top of the Ligue 1 table. Tactical analysis and match report […]