After undoing the Lyon defensive scheme in the first half, Manchester United seemed to be in full control of this game. However, a Lyon resurgence stunned Old Trafford despite the away side being down to ten men, before a chaotic extra-time eventually saw United prevail in the final moments. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Olympique Lyonnais showed a fluid possession game here and a defensive scheme that allowed them to restrict United’s attacks. However, they still needed a last-minute goal from Rayan Cherki to end this game level, while much of the attention will be on the decisive role of André Onana in this game. Tactical analysis and match […]
Two teams with notorious executives are trying their best to take eyes away from affairs off the field. They opened the return to action in Ligue 1 in stylish fashion with a six goal contest, but the victors would be the club that are bringing a return on investment no one had foreseen. Tactical analysis […]
Preparing for the knockout match against Liverpool, Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain came up against an opponent that tried to sabotage their play in the central corridors and third-man play. But you couldn’t do much against talent. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. After Olympique Marseille’s defeat, Paris Saint-Germain sought to almost definitely close […]
Immediate recovery: after their last defeat in Ligue 1, Olympique Marseille quickly put things right and defeated Olympique Lyonnais, managed by debutant Paulo Fonseca, with solid play and moments of brilliance. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. Olympique Marseille was looking to recover from their last defeat against Nice in Ligue 1. The […]
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 […]
Lyon and Monaco both put on dull, slow, and uninspiring performances in a game filled with errors. Monaco had a hard time trying to generate clear-cut chances despite Lyon’s inability to complete their passes. Tactical analysis and match report by Kyle Boas Lyon lost in both of their prior meetings with Monaco last season, three […]
Paris Saint-Germain left an ominous warning for fellow Coupe de France finalists as they demolished Olympique Lyonnais at the Parc des Princes. The visitors had been on an impressive run of form coming into this game and it was billed as a chance to test their mettle against the league leaders, mettle was tested, and […]
Olympique Lyonnais continued their impressive run under Pierre Sage with a fourth victory in a row, as they defeated OGC Nice by a single goal. Lyon climbed up to 11th place on Friday night, while Nice, on the other hand, could drop from second to fourth if results over the weekend go against them. Tactical […]
What has become in recent years the fiercest rivalry in Ligue 1 demonstrated its latest offering as Olympique de Marseille visited Olympique Lyonnais. The atmosphere in the Groupama Stadium was notably flatter than on other occasions as Marseille supporters were banned from traveling to Lyon and the home side controlled an affair that has often […]