Standout star drives Strasbourg's threat as Lorient resist | OneFootball

Valentín Barco bent in a pinpoint cross in the 20th minute to create Strasbourg's clearest opening, as Strasbourg and Lorient drew 0-0. His delivery and ball-carrying set the tone down the right.

That first big chance summed up his night, the winger's cross picking out Ismaël Doukouré, whose header was tipped over (20.). It signalled how often Barco would open Lorient from wide.

Moments later he whipped a free kick from distance high and wide (23.). He then supplied another inviting cross for Joaquín Panichelli to glance off target (41.). After the restart he continued to drive Le Racing on, winning a free kick in the final third (62.). Deep into second half stoppage time he pulled the trigger from range, his shot blocked. He tried again moments later, but Lorient crowded the edge of the box.

Barco finished with 125 touches, 16 crosses with five accurate, and 26 successful passes in the final third. He also attempted three shots, all from outside the box, underlining his dual threat as creator and shooter.

Stationed high on the right touchline, his angles for early balls repeatedly unsettled Lorient's back line. The Argentina international kept Le Racing moving with quick combinations and carried territory deep into the final third.

Le Racing host Breiðablik in the UEFA Conference League next. Lorient visit Gosier in the Coupe de France.