In another thrilling matchday in Ligue 1, Strasbourg suffered their first defeat of the season against Nantes at Stade de la Licorne on Sunday afternoon.
The visitors started brightly, with Nantes taking the lead through a penalty from Benjamin Bourigeaud after only five minutes. However, the home side fought back and equalised just before half-time through a goal from Florian Thauvin.
The second half was all about Nantes, who dominated possession and created numerous chances for themselves. They were eventually rewarded when a long-range effort from Moussa Diaby found the top corner to give them a deserved win.
For Strasbourg, this result means they have now dropped into mid-table, leaving them three points off the bottom three places. With two games remaining, it is clear that the Alsacians will need to improve significantly if they are to avoid the drop.
On the other hand, Nantes's victory means they have moved up to fourth place in the table, with four wins and two draws so far this season. They now have a chance to push for the title, although there is still much work to be done given their poor start to the campaign.
Overall, it was a frustrating day for Strasbourg, who struggled to cope with the pressure of playing against a strong opponent. Meanwhile, Nantes showed their quality by securing a vital victory and improving their relegation prospects. It remains to be seen how this result will impact the rest of the league, but one thing is certain: both teams will be looking forward to the next round of fixtures.