Strasbourg Climbs to Ligue 1 Top Four with Convincing Win

Le Racing dominates Auxerre with second-half blitz

Strasbourg secures a 3-0 victory over Auxerre in Ligue 1, climbing to fourth place with a ruthless second-half display.

Le Racing broke the deadlock in the second half when Panichelli scored his 10th goal of the season...

Strasbourg climbed into the Ligue 1 top four with a convincing 3-0 win over Auxerre, thanks to a ruthless second-half display. This impressive home form now boasts just two defeats in 16 outings, with 11 wins and three draws.

After a tough loss to Lyon, Liam Rosenior's side was determined to start strong against Auxerre. Strasbourg dominated possession early on and had a chance to take the lead in the ninth minute, but Joaquin Panichelli's effort sailed over the bar. The hosts continued to press, and their efforts paid off in the second half with goals from Joaquin Panichelli in the 46th minute, Sebastian Nanasi in the 55th minute, and Valentin Barco in the 60th minute, securing a 3-0 victory

This impressive home form now boasts just two defeats in 16 outings, with 11 wins and three draws.

After a tough loss to Lyon, Liam Rosenior's side was determined to start strong against Auxerre. Strasbourg dominated possession early on and had a chance to take the lead in the ninth minute, but Joaquin Panichelli's effort sailed over the bar. The hosts continued to press, and their efforts paid off in the second half with goals from Joaquin Panichelli in the 46th minute, Sebastian Nanasi in the 55th minute, and Valentin Barco in the 60th minute, securing a 3-0 victory.

FT: Three goals. Three points. 😍#RCSAAJA pic.twitter.com/NzaUgIfoK1

— Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace English (@RCSA_English) October 29, 2025

Le Racing broke the deadlock in the second half when Panichelli scored his 10th goal of the season, finishing coolly beyond Leon after latching onto a pass from Nanasi. The hosts then stamped their authority on the game with two further goals in the space of six minutes, sealing a 3-0 victory.

Nanasi's Goal and Barco's Finish

Sebastian Nanasi scored his first goal of the campaign with a precise finish from Valentin Barco's cutback.

Valentin Barco then added the third goal with a sublime angled finish after Donovan Leon parried Diego Moreira's initial effort. The hosts dominated the final stages, with Martial Godo and Kendry Páez coming close to scoring a fourth goal, securing a convincing win.