The end of the game ended with a poignant spectacle, with the Strasbourg players falling down on the lawn in an expression of intense spite. This was not a defeat in the strict sense, as the Racing did not lose anything concretely, but the state of mind manifested during the round of honour betrayed a deep disillusionment. The faces, frozen in front of the Western stand, showed a palpable tension, a frustration difficult to appease, even under the applause of the public, stressing the cruel bitterness felt in the face of this late equalization which had revived the hope of a success as resounding as that already obtained against Lyon.

Despite this disappointment, some beauty lay in these reactions, perhaps considered excessive by some, but revealing, in my view, unwavering confidence in itself and in the team. These players aspire to translate their words into action, and, despite their guilt for this result, they have lost nothing of their ambition. The vibrant atmosphere of the Meinau, the quality of the game and the many opportunities created, the exuberant celebrations of the two goals set in record time, all contributed to an intense football experience, but the lack of sustained vigilance until the final whistle unfortunately cost dearly.

This match, like so many others this season, is part of a learning process for the team. After the lessons of collective cohesion, the complexity of the League 1, and the management of the winning series, Strasbourg is now facing the bitter reality of the favourite position. Each opponent mobilizes to challenge them, and each encounter decides on tiny details, as in a race to maintain against the best teams in the country. Nice, then Monaco, now embody the challenges that await the team, recalling that, despite everything, the stars continue to shine in the sky.