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TFC lost in Lisbon against Benfica this Thursday evening in the first leg of the Europa League play-off (2-1). At the last second.
Moribund in Ligue 1, TFC knows how to shine on the European scene this season. After obtaining the scalp of the great Liverpool during the group stage of the Europa League, the Haut-Garonne club almost signed another beautiful page in its continental history, by holding Benfica in check at home in Lisbon. Just a handful of seconds…
Hardly the favorite of this confrontation, Toulouse was certainly dominated by its host of the day, suffering no less than 26 shots on its cage, but the men of Carles Martinez were able to push the Lisbonnes to their limits, until holding the match to a draw. the start of my extension.
Di Maria merciless
When Di Maria opened the score from a penalty in fact (1-0, 68e), the Violets were able to respond with a nice recovery in the box from Desler (1-1, 75e). Only Benfica pushed and ended up obtaining a final chance – a new penalty conceded out of naivety and transformed once again by Di Maria (2-1, 90e+8). With the expulsion of Mawissa Elebi in addition…
In a week, TFC will have the opportunity to turn the tide in its Stadium, with its home crowd as reinforcements. It will then be time to think back to the feat of last November 9 against the Reds.
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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.
