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 […]
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 […]