With Paris Saint-Germain falling to AS Monaco earlier in the day, Olympique de Marseille had the chance to go top of the table with a win over their southern rivals, Toulouse FC. An opportunity that Marseille could not afford to give up, and one they allowed to slip past their fingers as Toulouse held them […]
Olympique de Marseille would need veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to roll back the years as they hosted Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League. A worrying first half would turn to delight when the 36-year-old struck twice to rescue the evening and put Marseille’s European campaign back on track. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Olympique de Marseille returned briefly to the top of Ligue 1 with a victory over southern rivals OGC Nice at the Allianz Riviera before Paris Saint-Germain reclaimed top spot with a victory over Le Havre AC on Saturday night. Fireworks would light up the stadium as the Nice ultras, Populaire Sud, celebrated their 40th anniversary, […]
On the eve of their clash with Bayern Munich, Luis Enrique’s men ground out a hard-fought win over Nice. A late goal preserved the Parisians’ lead at the top of Ligue 1. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. Paris Saint-Germain hosted OGC Nice in a match that would prove decisive in the fight for […]
It was another make-or-break game for Stade Rennais head coach Habib Beye, with his position at the club under serious jeopardy. The arrival of an RC Strasbourg Alsace side looking to mount a challenge for the UEFA Champions League places appeared to be coming at the worst time for the manager. However, Rennes responded to […]
“The management knows I have the energy and the ability to make this team win tomorrow,” Habib Beye told reporters in his pre-match press conference. The Stade Rennais head coach knew how precarious his situation would be if he failed to deliver Rennes’ third win of the season. It all seemed to be going to […]
The seventh-placed team hosted the sixth in a crucial clash for the race for European qualification. Both sides showcased their most characteristic strengths. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. In a match that undoubtedly proved decisive for the standings in the race for European competitions, Olympique Lyonnais faced visiting RC Strasbourg, who aimed to […]
The two best defensive records in Ligue 1 collided at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday evening. Olympique de Marseille and RC Lens entered this match having conceded seven each, but there would only be one victor as Lille local Benjamin Pavard had a night to forget against his former side’s arch-rivals. Tactical analysis and match […]
Olympique Lyonnais were looking to go top of the table after Paris Saint-Germain drew with RC Strasbourg Alsace on Friday evening. A victory away to OGC Nice would be enough for Lyon, but they fumbled their chance. Lyon threw everything at a usually leaky Nice defense, but came away licking their wounds. Tactical analysis and […]
A goal by Kylian’s young brother earned Lille a point, which stopped the bleeding of poor results in the Ligue 1 over the last few weeks. PSG, facing a wave of injuries, did not deliver its best football, especially in the first half. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. The match between Lille Olympique […]