Don't underestimate French football

Strasbourg caused a big surprise when they defeated Crystal Palace 2-1.

The midweek fixtures were a nightmare for English football, as three Premier League sides were beaten 5-9 by Ligue 1 sides. Not only did French football win, but they won in a way that forced the whole of Europe to look back.

In the Champions League, Marseille beat Newcastle 2-1, while Paris Saint-Germain outclassed Tottenham in an eight-goal thriller, finishing 5-3. In the Conference League, Strasbourg continued their Ligue 1 hat-trick by beating Crystal Palace 2-1. This week alone, French teams have won all of their Premier League games – a rarity given the two leagues are still considered to be on a different level.

Ligue 1 did not stop there, but it also made its mark in other competitions. Lyon crushed Maccabi Tel Aviv 6-0 in Israel, while Strasbourg soared in the Conference League. Only Nice disappointed when they lost 0-3 to Porto, but that defeat was not enough to tarnish the bright picture of French football.

Looking at the European Cup rankings, that sublimation is even more obvious. PSG is second in the Champions League group with 12 points after 5 matches, just behind the leader Arsenal. Lyon leads the Europa League with a record of 4 wins, 1 loss. Strasbourg is second in the Conference League group, equal on points with the leader Samsunspor.

This week, Ligue 1 not only scored points with a win, but also with a message: they are capable of competing with any top football nation. And if there is any lesson for the rest of Europe, it is this: don't underestimate French football this season.

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