A very early goal by the guests changed any game plans made by RC Lens. Having to dominate possession for long periods against Galtier’s well-oiled defensive machine was not an easy task. A Burak Yilmaz masterpiece and a clumsy red card for Clément Michelin then forced the hosts right into a heavy defeat. Tactical analysis […]
Against a well-organized RC Lens defense, PSG’s buildup proved to be, at times, ineffective. However, some mistakes by the guests afforded the talent of PSG to counterattack in open space; an unstoppable Neymar reaped the benefits and gave the hosts the win. RC Lens kept their identity throughout the match and almost ended up equalizing. […]
Early high pressure from Lens proved fruitless, as Lille’s buildup quickly adjusted and was able to expose gaping holes through midfield, while flooding the visitor’s backline with a kaleidoscope of attacking movement. Lille would go on to deliver a victory that moved them to the top of the table and set them up as Paris […]