Ligue 1
RC Strasbourg – Paris Saint-Germain: PSG Keep Pace In The Hunt For The Title (1-4)
Although Strasbourg’s defensive approach out of a 4-4-2 shape had holes that Paris Saint-Germain could exploit, it was mainly in transition where the Paris side’s individual
Paris Saint-Germain – LOSC Lille: Lille Now At The Forefront Of Title Picture (0-1)
Paris Saint-Germain were sure to have control of the ball but were faced by Lille’s stubborn 4-4-2 shape. And defensively, the Paris outfit were cut open
Olympique Lyonnais – Paris Saint-Germain: PSG Storm Past OL And Towards The Title (2-4)
In a match that acted as an example of the interconnectivity of the four phases of the game, a well-balanced PSG side scored four goals before
OGC Nice – Olympique Marseille: Sampaoli Unable To Cover Marseille’s Weaknesses Against Youthful Nice (3-0)
Nice’s 4-3-3 shape managed to expose Olympique Marseille’s weaknesses. With time passing and Jorge Sampaoli making the necessary tactical changes, the guests took control. A careless
AS Monaco – LOSC Lille: A Goalless Draw As Lille And Monaco Neutralize Each Other (0-0)
Monaco’s different defensive shapes kept a Lille side lacking buildup ideas quiet. Lille showed they are masters of the defensive fundamentals in their 4-4-2 block, neutralizing
Olympique Marseille – Stade Brestois: Sampaoli Makes It Two Out Of Two For Work-In-Progress Marseille (3-1)
A team with an already established style of play faced an opponent in search of identity. As a result, different formations, ways to press and buildup
Olympique Marseille – Olympique Lyonnais: Fractious Encounter Ends In A Draw (1-1)
Lyon and Marseille did their best to undermine each other’s hopes for progress this season. Both sides plodding through ninety unfocused minutes on their way to
Paris Saint-Germain – AS Monaco: Monaco Do The Double Over Toothless PSG (0-2)
Monaco manager Niko Kovać’s decision to switch to a back three made the difference in a match that saw the visitors dominate PSG without the ball.
Paris Saint-Germain – OGC Nice: Kean Plays Hero Against Nice (2-1)
Paris Saint-Germain’s aggressive buildup formation exposed Nice’s 4-1-4-1 medium block in the first half, allowing a heavily rotated side to coast comfortably through the first 45
Olympique Marseille – Paris Saint-Germain: Early Goals Decide Le Classique (0-2)
The blistering pace and delicate technique of Kylian Mbappé in the ninth minute of Paris Saint-Germain’s match against Olympique Marseille proved enough to see the guests