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Toulouse leaves the European scene with honors this Thursday evening, dismissed by Benfica in the Europa League play-off after a frustrating draw (0-0).
Toulouse certainly was not varnished in this Europa League play-off against Benfica Lisbon. Defeated at the wire in Portugal last week, on a penalty conceded in added time (2-1), the Haut-Garonnais showed great resources and qualities on the pitch this Thursday evening at the Stadium.
With 17 shots on goal, including six on target, and no less than 2.20 expected goals recorded by official statistics, the TFC had the opportunities to find the fault, through Spierings, Nicolaisen and Sierro in particular. Only fate, and a bit of clumsiness in the last gesture, decided otherwise.
An honorable journey
Having failed to score in this return play-off, Toulouse leaves the continental scene this Thursday evening at the end of an exciting journey which saw it sign one of its finest European victories – against Liverpool during the group stage. (3-2). The holder of the Coupe de France did honor to his trophy and his European ticket. There remains a big challenge to take on this season: ensuring our continued existence in Ligue 1.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
