For the second weekend in a row, RC Lens dropped points. Their title bid looks as if has collapsed, with RC Strasbourg Alsace holding Les Sang et Or to an unwanted, but not unappreciated draw. Unlike last weekend when Lens were torn apart by Monaco, this was a game they perhaps should have walked away […]
It was a return to basics for Olympique de Marseille following the sacking of Roberto De Zerbi. And the basics seemed to give the club new life as they stole to a two-goal lead over RC Strasbourg Alsace. However, familiar problems would creep into the team, as a fragile defense once again collapsed. Tactical analysis […]
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 […]
It was another make-or-break game for Stade Rennais head coach Habib Beye, with his position at the club under serious jeopardy. The arrival of an RC Strasbourg Alsace side looking to mount a challenge for the UEFA Champions League places appeared to be coming at the worst time for the manager. However, Rennes responded to […]
The seventh-placed team hosted the sixth in a crucial clash for the race for European qualification. Both sides showcased their most characteristic strengths. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. In a match that undoubtedly proved decisive for the standings in the race for European competitions, Olympique Lyonnais faced visiting RC Strasbourg, who aimed to […]
Only a few days after beating their arch-rivals in the league for the first time since 2020, Olympique de Marseille would cap a perfect week by edging past RC Strasbourg Alsace. Strasbourg would take the lead in the second half, before Liam Rosenior’s men decided to withdraw into themselves, and allow Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Amir […]
Two of the most attractive footballing sides in Ligue 1 met in a match that, in the end, fell short of expectations given what was at stake. The visitors—this season’s surprise package—struggled with a rigid and overly structured positional game that lacked fluidity. Tactical analysis and match report by Juan Lauz. A crucial clash in the […]
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 […]
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 quality claimed the points. Despite the scoreline, the defensive frailties on display led to a not-so-comfortable outing for PSG. Tactical analysis and match report by Julian Chingoma. The upcoming […]
Lyon were predicted to have a tough game against Strasbourg, even when the host have not been themselves recently. Lyon’s first half performance saw them easily dominate Strasbourg by pressing high up the pitch and provoking errors. In the second half, Strasbourg turned the game around using a fast-paced attacking style of football. Two goals […]