“Crucial Eastern Derby: SLUC Nancy vs Strasbourg”

SLUC Nancy – Strasbourg

This Tuesday 8 p.m., in Gentilly

Ah, the Eastern derby… Talking about these duels between SLUC Nancy and Strasbourg inevitably brings to the surface some memorable memories, from the 2005 championship final to the epic play-off series in 2006 and 2014, including the mano a mano of 1993/1994 when the two clubs fought for the rise in Pro A. But if these shocks generously nourished the history of the two clubs, the one which is announced this Tuesday will be one too, but of a other kind. No trophy at stake or play-offs, but a crucial meeting in the race to maintain SLUC Nancy in view of the situation at this moment of the season.

Let’s set the scene: five days before the verdict, Nancy is the first non-relegation player but has the same number of points…