Metz vs Strasbourg 2025-26 Ligue 1
Introduction
Metz are hosting Strasbourg
at Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz, France, starting on . The match is a part of the French Ligue 1.
Match Commentary
- 31': Mamadou Sarr (Strasbourg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Abdoul Ouattara (Strasbourg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Substitution, Strasbourg. Dilane Bakwa replaces Abdoul Ouattara.
- 59': Substitution, Metz. Idrissa Gueye replaces Brian Madjo.
- 61': Jessy Deminguet (Metz) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Koffi Kouao (Metz) is shown the yellow card.
- 72': Substitution, Strasbourg. Sebastian Nanasi replaces Samir El Mourabet.
- 73': Substitution, Metz. Alpha Touré replaces Jessy Deminguet because of an injury.
- 73': Substitution, Metz. Ibou Sané replaces Cheikh Sabaly.
- 80': Substitution, Strasbourg. Kendry Páez replaces Sam Amo-Ameyaw.
- 84': Substitution, Metz. Maxime Colin replaces Koffi Kouao.
- 84': Substitution, Metz. Joseph Nduquidi replaces Boubacar Traoré.
- 86': Goal! Metz 0, Strasbourg 1. Joaquín Panichelli (Strasbourg) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dilane Bakwa.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Metz 0, Strasbourg 1.
Game Information
Competition: French Ligue 1
Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien
Location: Metz, France
Attendance: 25,009
Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien
Location: Metz, France
Attendance: 25,009
French Ligue 1 Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2 | AS Monaco | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| +1 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| +1 | Strasbourg | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| +1 | Lyon | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Statistics
 STR |
METZ |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 0 | Saves | 2 |
| 62.5 | Possession | 37.5 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 2 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 521 | Accurate Passes | 272 |
| 585 | Passes | 349 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 24 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 24 | Long Balls | 48 |
| 14 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 20 |
| 23 | Tackles | 25 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 23 | Effective Clearances | 34 |
| 23 | Clearances | 34 |
Metz (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Fischer (GK) |
| 5 | Jean-Philippe Gbamin |
| 4 | Urie-Michel Mboula |
| 38 | Sadibou Sané |
| 7 | Giorgi Tsitaishvili |
| 39 | Koffi Kouao  |
| 21 | Benjamin Stambouli |
| 20 | Jessy Deminguet |
| 8 | Boubacar Traoré |
| 14 | Cheick Tidiane Sabaly |
| 24 | Brian Madjo |
Strasbourg (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 39 | Mike Penders (GK) |
| 24 | Lucas Høgsberg |
| 23 | Mamadou Sarr |
| 18 | Junior Mwanga |
| 42 | Guemissongui Ouattara |
| 27 | Samuel Amo-Ameyaw |
| 29 | Samir El Mourabet |
| 32 | Valentín Barco |
| 80 | Felix Lemarechal |
| 9 | Joaquín Panichelli |
| 10 | Emanuel Emegha |
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