Grenoble and Troyes played out a goalless draw in their international club friendly at the Stade des Alpes on 25 July 2026. The match, part of both clubs’ pre‑season preparations, saw few clear‑cut chances as fitness took priority over attacking flair.

Match Summary

Both teams fielded strong starting elevens, with a mix of first‑team regulars and young prospects. The first half was a cagey affair, with midfield battles dominating. The second half saw more substitutions and a slightly faster tempo, but neither side could break the deadlock. Grenoble had a goal disallowed for offside in the 66th minute, while Troyes hit the post from a free kick in the 78th minute.

Key Moments

• 30th minute – Troyes’ best chance: A neat one‑two in the box ended with a shot that was well saved by Grenoble goalkeeper Brice Maubleu.
• 58th minute – Grenoble threatening: Forward Lenny Pintor dribbled past two defenders but saw his shot blocked.
• 66th minute – Goal disallowed: Grenoble thought they had scored when a header from a cross found the net, but the assistant’s flag ruled it out for a marginal offside.
• 78th minute – Free kick hits post: Troyes midfielder Rony Lopes curled a free kick that beat the wall and struck the upright, with the rebound cleared.

Tactical Analysis

Grenoble set up in a 4‑2‑3‑1, trying to play through midfield, but Troyes’ 4‑4‑2 block made it difficult. Troyes looked to exploit the wings, with full‑backs overlapping, but final‑ball quality was lacking. Both sides pressed well in the first half, but tiredness set in later, leading to a more open but still goalless second period. The match served its purpose as a fitness workout without exposing any tactical weaknesses ahead of the new Ligue 2 season.

Standout Players

• Brice Maubleu (Grenoble): Made a couple of solid saves and commanded his area well.
• Rony Lopes (Troyes): Showed glimpses of quality, especially with set pieces.
• Lenny Pintor (Grenoble): Looked lively and inventive but lacked support when he got into dangerous areas.

Pre‑Season Implications

For both Grenoble and Troyes, this draw offers a baseline to work from. Grenoble will be pleased with a clean sheet, while Troyes might be disappointed not to have scored but will value the run‑out. Both clubs have several more friendlies scheduled as they build towards the start of the Ligue 2 campaign in August.