Before Europe returns to the Meinau on Thursday, practical information is available for fans. Despite weekday programming and a summer period that slows down the usual enthusiasm, some of the tickets for the match remain available on the official ticket office of the RC Strasbourg, especially for the new gallery located near the benches. The current capacity of the Meinau is 24,863 spectators, limited by ongoing work on the north and north-west sides. Traffic around the stadium will be particularly complicated in the coming weeks due to work on Colmar Avenue, affecting the movement of supporters. The club recommends using the parking lot and tram to reach the stadium in the best conditions, with a large bicycle park offering 2,400 seats.

The Meinau is preparing for a new stage of its metamorphosis, with the inauguration of the renovated South podium. This new forum brings several improvements to the matchday experience, including a redesigned parvis, a revised numbering of blocks and seats, and the installation of new folding straps. These changes are in addition to a broader effort to modernize the stadium and provide more comfort to fans. The club regularly communicates on its website to inform fans of the latest news and planned developments.

Following his team’s victory over Metz, the RC Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior shared a motivating speech with his players. He stressed the importance of collective effort and perseverance, recalling that victory is often the result of hard work and resilience to challenges. He also acknowledged the disappointment of some players who had not had their chance, while stressing the need to make decisions for the good of the team. Rosenior dedramatized the late opening of the score, and insisted that even the best teams sometimes need small advantages to win.