Udinese edged past RC Strasbourg Alsace with a 2-1 victory in an International Club Friendly on July 31, 2025. The Italian Serie A side secured a narrow win in a competitive preseason encounter against their Ligue 1 opponents. Strasbourg started brightly and took an early lead, capitalizing on some hesitant Udinese defending. The Italian team grew into the game and found an equalizer before the halftime break from a well-worked corner. The match-winning goal came in the second half, with Udinese's striker finishing coolly after a defensive mistake from Strasbourg. Both teams used the match to rotate their squads and build fitness, with the result secondary to the preparation. Nonetheless, the win will provide a confidence boost for Udinese as they fine-tune their tactics ahead of the new season.