Founded in 1906, Racing Club de Strasbourg played its first few years under the German Football Association before joining competitions organised in France in 1919. Throughout its history, Racing has won three Coupe de France titles, three Coupe de la Ligue titles and one French league title, in 1979. Following an administrative relegation and subsequent bankruptcy, RCSA lost its professional club status and competed in the CFA 2, the fifth tier of French football, during the 2011-12 season. The club then embarked on a series of promotions, including a remarkable double promotion from the National to Ligue 1 McDonald's, returning to the top flight of French football just six years later, in the 2017-18 season.
Despite dominating for long spells and creating numerous chances, OGC Nice had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Racing Club de Strasbourg at the Allianz Riviera on Matchday 17 of Ligue 1. Having fallen behind inside the opening 15 minutes to a penalty converted by Joaquin Panichelli, Claude Puel's men nevertheless produced an impressive and determined display, bringing an end to a run of six consecutive league defeats. Aggressive in their pressing and dominant in the physical battles, the Aiglons were repeatedly denied by an outstanding Mike Penders, who made crucial saves to thwart Tiago Gouveia, Diop and Sanson. Introduced at half-time for his first appearance in the red and black shirt, Elye Wahi made an immediate impact, equalising with a superb piece of skill less than ten minutes after coming on. The new Nice striker remained lively throughout and continued to trouble the Strasbourg defence. An encouraging result for Nice, who produced a far more positive and attacking display to kick off 2026.
In their last 10 Ligue 1 meetings with RC Strasbourg, OGC Nice have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats, scoring 12 goals and conceding 14.
Before joining OGC Nice in the summer of 2023, Morgan Sanson represented RC Strasbourg during the second half of the 2022-23 season. Having joined on loan from Aston Villa in January 2023, the midfielder returned to Ligue 1 with the aim of helping the Alsatian club in their battle to avoid relegation. He quickly settled into Strasbourg's midfield, making 18 appearances and scoring one goal for Racing. Following his spell in Alsace, Sanson continued his return to French football by joining the Gym on loan in the summer of 2023. In his first season at Nice, he established himself as an important member of the midfield, making 32 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. His performances convinced the club to make his loan move permanent in May 2024.
Following a court-ordered liquidation and administrative relegation to CFA 2 (now National 3) in 2011, Strasbourg returned to Ligue 1 in just six years. It was a remarkable rise, with the club securing promotion to the next division in each of four consecutive seasons.
The Stade de la Meinau has a capacity of 32,000 spectators and is located 542 km from the Allianz Riviera, as the crow flies on Mèfi's back.
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