Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace, commonly known as RC Strasbourg or simply Strasbourg, is a historic French club competing in Ligue 1, based in the capital of the Alsace region. The team plays its home matches at the atmospheric Stade de la Meinau. Founded in 1906, the club has a rollercoaster history, marked by a famous Coupe de France victory in 2001 and a legendary run to the UEFA Cup final in 1979. Their identity is defined by passionate support and a fierce rivalry with German clubs just across the border. After suffering multiple relegations and even dropping to the fifth tier, the club completed a remarkable renaissance, climbing back to Ligue 1 and re-establishing itself as a top-flight mainstay. Under the ownership of BlueCo, the consortium that owns Chelsea, Strasbourg is building a project focused on developing young talent. With a loud and loyal fanbase creating a fortress at La Meinau, Strasbourg aims to consolidate in Ligue 1 and challenge for European places once again.