Coach Will Still has implemented a style of play where intensity is at the heart of RC Lens’ strategy. This approach results in impressive athletic performances, placing the club at the top of Ligue 1 in several categories, particularly in terms of distance covered.
This season, RC Lens is distinguished by dynamic Football, combining pressing, counter-pressing and rapid transitions. These characteristics allow the club to rise to the top of the ranking of the most active teams, with an average of 113.26 kilometers covered per match, according to the Professional Football League.
The regional neighbor, LOSC, ranks just behind with 112.54 kilometers per match. PSG, for its part, follows closely with an average of 112.5 kilometers. This close competition illustrates the physical commitment of the high-level teams in Ligue 1 this season.
At the other end of the rankings, Montpellier is in last position, averaging 105.13 kilometers per game. This place can be expected for a team in difficulty. However, the presence of AS Monaco and Marseille at the bottom of the ranking is more surprising.
AS Monaco has an average of 106.26 kilometers, while Marseille reaches 108.1 kilometers. This situation shows that certain teams, despite their reputation, are struggling to keep up with the pace imposed by the most dynamic clubs in the championship.
Analysis of on-field performance highlights the importance of endurance and physical commitment in modern football. This season, RC Lens perfectly illustrates how a strategy based on intensity can influence the results and ranking of teams in Ligue 1.
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