Strasbourg seal penalty win before Marseille clash at Vélodrome

Racing Club de Strasbourg secured a penalty‑shootout victory over Newcastle after a 1‑1 draw in their final pre‑season friendly at St‑James on Sunday, a match played just six days before the Ligue 1 opener where they will meet Olympique de Marseille at the Vélodrome.

The encounter ended level at one goal each before proceeding to penalties. Strasbourg prevailed in the shootout to claim the win.

The match took place on Sunday, marking the weekend's final fixture for the French side. Newcastle provided the opposition for the French club.

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St‑James hosted the game, offering a neutral venue for the pre‑season test. The friendly formed part of Strasbourg's pre‑season programme.

Pre‑season stakes

It was Strasbourg's final pre‑season friendly before the league campaign begins. The game took place just six days ahead of the Ligue 1 opener.

Strasbourg will travel to the Vélodrome to face Olympique de Marseille in their opening Ligue 1 match. The encounter marks the start of the French top‑flight season for the club.