Strasbourg is preparing to face Brondby in a league-wide conference dam, a game that marks the return of the club to European competition after six years. To anticipate this meeting, an in-depth analysis of Brondby’s recent performance was conducted, with the aim of identifying their tactical strengths and weaknesses. Brondby, a club historically present in European cups with numerous participations in the Champions League and the Europa League, favours a 3-4-3 game system, inherited from his former coach. Their attack is distinguished by an effective exploitation of the overnumber in the surface during the attacks placed and by the verticality of their counterattacks, with players projecting quickly forward. This rapid and direct approach could pose problems in Strasbourg, which tends to play high on the ground.

Brondby’s analysis of goals reveals defensive weaknesses in transitions, including difficulty in managing rapid attacks and quickly recovering to a defensive position. The large spaces between midfield and defence, often left by the Danish club, could offer opportunities to Stra Brondby’s pressure and propensity to discover themselves during defensive transitions are key elements to exploit. However, it is important to note that Brondby has historically struggled to achieve results outside, having not won any of his last 14 European games outside since 2018.

In parallel with this tactical preparation, Strasbourg managed to extend the contract of its defender Ismaël Doukuré until June 2028, an important news for the club and coach Liam Rosenior. After a period of exclusion of the occupational group following Dukouré’s initial refusal to extend, an agreement was reached, ensuring the continuity of his contribution to the team. This extension is seen as a major asset for Rosenior’s season 2, and Doukuré should play a key role in the upcoming European confrontation. The management of emotions and the experience of the European competition will be decisive factors for Strasbourg during this trip.