In one of the standout matches of the Ligue 1 weekend, top-four contenders Nice and Lille faced off at the Allianz Riviera on Sunday afternoon in the ‘Le Derby’. Both teams would have felt the significance of the tie with both so close to each other in the table. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
In a match in which the managers tried to obtain control of the game from the beginning, two sparkling individual plays were enough to disrupt coaches’ plans. Both teams showcased the 4-2-4 out-of-possession shape that we see often these days. After a balanced opening phase, Lille opened the score, but Juventus’ in-game adjustments earned a […]
On Friday night, Lille welcomed Lyon to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy – in a crucial Ligue 1 clash between two teams aiming for a top-four finish. This matchup could potentially have been the highlight of the weekend, with Lille seeking to maintain their seven match unbeaten momentum, while Lyon looking to bounce back from a tough […]
One of the most interesting Ligue 1 fixtures for matchday eight was set to take place at Monaco’s stunning Stade Louis II. With AS Monaco having started their Ligue 1 campaign in godly form, they were sitting atop of the elusive summit of Ligue 1 standings taking what Paris Saint Germain believe should be rightfully […]
Lille scored and held on to a lead against Real Madrid at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy culminating in a historic win for the French outfit against the Madrid giants. Jonathan David converted a penalty after a handball by Eduardo Camavinga inside the box & the Ligue 1 side held on to complete a shock 1-0 win […]
Lille put PSG through their paces at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Though there are signs that the side is not in its finest form, their quality counted during the ninety minutes. The perennial Parisian champions went back to their standard spot at the top of the table with a perfect points record. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Jose Mourinho’s latest Champions League expedition with Turkish club Fenerbahçe started with a defeat despite a late equaliser from a free kick by Kahveci. Zhegrova’s deflected goal in injury time sunk Fenerbahçe’s hopes of returning to Turkey with a point in their Champions League qualifier. Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan. We decided […]
A first half played with one eye on their upcoming European commitments gave way to a thrilling demolition of Olympique de Marseille at the hands of Lille OSC. Lille demonstrated their threat ahead of a midweek contest against Aston Villa, while for Marseille a visit from Benfica looks like a worrying possibility. Tactical analysis and […]
Stade Brestois maintained their grip on second place for another week running. It was a vital point against Champions League rivals Lille OSC in a tightening race at the top and a demonstration of a growing trend in France. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. This season remains a surprise for Stade Brestois, […]
Paris Saint-Germain visited LOSC in the penultimate match before Ligue 1 pauses for the winter’s break. Both teams entered this match in great form in the league, and there was an expectation that this could prove to be a tantalizing affair. However, what came to pass was a cagey affair dotted with flashpoints of excitement, […]