Strasbourg struggles in season opener against Marseille in Ligue 1

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Strasbourg struggles in season opener against Marseille in Ligue 1
Summary

RC Strasbourg Alsace began their Ligue 1 campaign with a challenging match against Olympique de Marseille on August 24. After a difficult preseason with no wins, Strasbourg conceded four goals without scoring in their first game. Coach Hugo Oliveira's tactics, including attempts to play from the back, faced difficulties as the team struggled to maintain shape and coherence. A red card for Samir El Mourabet in the second half added to the team's woes, underscoring existing issues rather than serving as the sole cause of their defeat.

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  • Strasbourg lost 4-0 to Marseille in their Ligue 1 opener.
  • Coach Hugo Oliveira has yet to secure a win in competitive matches.
  • Marseille capitalized on Strasbourg's defensive errors throughout the game.
  • El Mourabet's red card in the 59th minute compounded Strasbourg's challenges.
  • Strasbourg needs to adapt quickly following the offseason departures of key players.
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It’s lucky for Hugo Oliveira that preseason matches don’t count for much; otherwise, there’d be a lot more outside focus on the fact that after his 7th game in charge of RC Strasbourg Alsace, he...

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