Category: Ligue 1

Head Coach Analysis

David Guion at Reims 2019/20 – tactical analysis

Reims have surprisingly become one of the best defences in Europe’s top five leagues this season and the best in Ligue 1…

March 28, 2020

Head Coach Analysis

Andre Villas-Boas at Marseille 2019/20 – tactical analysis

Ligue 1 has been a rather predictable league for quite a while now with Paris Saint-Germain dominating the league since 2012/13 (although…

March 18, 2020

Ligue 1

Tinotenda Kadewere 2019/20 – scout report

Tinotenda Kadewere has been lighting up Ligue 2 this season. The Zimbabwe international has played a pivotal role in Le Havre’s attack…

March 18, 2020

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2019/20: Rennes vs Montpellier – tactical analysis

Rennes hosted Montpellier this past Sunday afternoon in a Ligue 1 fixture. Rennes took a big step towards securing a place in…

March 10, 2020

Ligue 1

Coupe de France 2019/20: Saint-Etienne vs Rennes – tactical analysis

Saint-Étienne defeated Rennes 2-1 to seal a place in the final of Coupe de France, that being their first one in the…

March 7, 2020

Ligue 1

Coupe de France 2019/20: Lyon vs PSG – tactical analysis

Lyon hosted PSG on Wednesday evening in what was the first of two Coupe de France semi-finals to have taken place this…

March 6, 2020

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2019/20: Lille vs FC Nantes – tactical analysis

The most high-profile match in Ligue 1 this past weekend saw FC Nantes square off against Lille at the Stade de la…

March 3, 2020

Ligue 1

Mounir Chouiar 2019/20 – Scout report

Scoring three goals in his last three games in all competitions, including one versus PSG, 21-year-old Mounir Chouiar of Dijon has been…

February 26, 2020

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2019/20: Paris Saint-Germain vs Bordeaux – tactical analysis

After a disappointing show in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain looked to regain their confidence through Ligue 1 match-up versus Bordeaux. Coming…

February 26, 2020

Ligue 1

Toulouse 2019/20: Analysing why they are struggling this season – scout report

Ligue 1 side Toulouse may not be staying in Ligue 1 next season. They are currently bottom of the table with only…

February 19, 2020

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2019/20: Monaco vs Montpellier – tactical analysis

This past Friday’s Ligue 1 fixture saw two European qualification hopefuls go head to head, as Monaco hosted Montpellier. Monaco went into…

February 17, 2020

Ligue 1

Coupe de France 2019/20: Lyon vs Marseille – tactical preview

Lyon will face Marseille in the quarter-finals of Coupe de France in what is anticipated to be a highly exciting match. Lyon…

February 12, 2020

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2019/20: Paris Saint-Germain vs Lyon – tactical analysis

Last weekend, Storm Ciara tore through Belgium, England, France, Germany, and Poland; thus forcing some matches to be postponed. Concerns were rising…

February 12, 2020

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2019/20: Rennes vs Brest – tactical analysis

This past Saturday, Roazhon Park saw Rennes host Brest in Ligue 1 action. This game saw two of Ligue 1’s Brittany-based teams go…

February 11, 2020

Ligue 1

Renato Sanches 2019/20: His revival at Lille – scout report

Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches was touted as the next big thing when he was still plying his trade at Benfica. However, he…

February 8, 2020

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2019/20: Monaco vs Angers – tactical analysis

Monaco hosted Angers this past Tuesday in Ligue 1 action. Monaco kicked off Tuesday’s clash sitting behind Angers in the Ligue 1…

February 7, 2020

Ligue 1

Bruno Guimaraes 2019/20 – scout report

Following a month-long saga in which he was linked with numerous top clubs across Europe, Bruno Guimaraes signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with…

February 4, 2020

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2019/20: Lille vs Paris Saint-Germain – tactical analysis

Lille had a tough task to face Paris Saint-Germain at home in fixture 21 of Ligue 1 last Sunday. Christophe Galtier’s side…

January 29, 2020

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 2019/20: Monaco vs Strasbourg – tactical analysis

Monaco hosted Strasbourg this past Saturday in Ligue 1 action. Only five points currently separate Ligue 1’s 15th placed St.Etienne from fourth-placed…

January 28, 2020

Ligue 1

Coupe de la Ligue 2019/20: Reims vs Paris Saint-Germain – tactical analysis

No surprises in Reims vs Paris Saint-Germain as the visitors brought home a comfortable 3-0 victory in the semi-final of Coupe de…

January 25, 2020