Rothen on Strasbourg’s Champions League Level Performance vs Lyon | RMC Sport
Strasbourg Upsets Lyon, Ending Winning Streak
– Strasbourg defeated Lyon 3-1 in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade de la Meinau, bringing an end to Lyon’s seven-match winning run. The victory is a significant result for Strasbourg, who delivered a performance likened to that of a Champions League competitor.
Martial Godo opened the scoring for Strasbourg in the 37th minute, assisted by Diego Moreira. Moreira then extended the lead in the 52nd minute, with an assist from Samir El Mourabet. Lyon responded through Corentin Tolisso in the 59th minute, assisted by Roman Yaremchuk, but Strasbourg sealed the win with a penalty converted by Joaquin Panichelli in the 83rd minute.
The match saw a fairly even distribution of possession, with both teams holding the ball for 50% of the time. Strasbourg recorded 4 total shots, with 2 being big chances, while Lyon had 6 total shots and 13 big chances. The expected goals (xG) favored Lyon with 0.34 compared to Strasbourg’s 2.15.
The result has implications for the Champions League qualifying spots. According to Yahoo Sports, Lyon was previously in the third and final direct Champions League qualifying spot before this defeat. The win for Strasbourg represents a statement victory for the club.
Jérôme Rothen, speaking on the podcast “Rothen s’enflamme,” praised Strasbourg’s performance, stating that they played “a match of Champions League level” against Lyon. Rothen’s comments highlight the quality of Strasbourg’s display and the upset nature of the result.
The game featured several substitutions for both sides. Strasbourg’s manager, Paulo Fonseca, made changes including bringing on Ruben Kluivert and Andrew Omobamidele. Lyon’s manager, Gary O’Neil, also made substitutions, including bringing on Abdoul Ouattara and Julio Enciso.
The match was officiated by Ruddy Buquet. Key players for Strasbourg included Godo, Moreira, and Panichelli, while Tolisso scored the lone goal for Lyon. Detailed player statistics were provided by FotMob, including ratings and performance data.
Beyond the on-field action, a lighthearted segment from “Rothen s’enflamme” revealed that Kylian Mbappé, now playing for Real Madrid, recently passed his driving test and is taking lessons from a driving instructor who supports Atlético Madrid – a detail that prompted a reaction from Rothen.
The podcast also featured a quiz segment hosted by Louis Gerbier, described as “rich in absurd rules and bad faith,” and a segment where Rothen gave his ratings of the evening’s consultants, Jean-Michel Larqué and Pascal Olmeta.