After a difficult season in Ligue 1 where the Girondins de Bordeaux finished in last place and conceded an impressive number of goals, David Guion’s team had to quickly find solutions to move up to the first division. Despite their defensive struggles, the Girondins were one of the most prolific sides in the bottom half of the table, scoring as many goals as OGC Nice, who finished in 5th place. Relegation to Ligue 2 was a blow for Bordeaux, which had not experienced such a situation since the championship’s name change in 2002.
However, the team’s reaction was remarkable. David Guion remained in charge of the team and immediately set about correcting the mistakes of the previous season. The three defensive system has been replaced by a four defender system. From the last match of the previous season, a 4-2 victory against Brest, the team showed its determination to rebuild. The departures of some key players paved the way for an exceptional reconstruction.
One of the great strengths of the Bordeaux team this season is their young and talented defense. Players like Junior Mwanga (20), Jacques Ekomié (19), Malcom Bokele (23) and Stian Gregersen (28) have formed a solid base, supported by goalkeeper Gaëtan Poussin (24). This promising youth was supplemented by the arrival of Yoann Barbet, an experienced defender from QPR, to bring stability and experience.
The balance between attack and defense has been one of the keys to the Girondins’ success this season. Despite relegation, the team retained impressive attacking potential with players like the team’s top scorer Josh Maja, Dilane Bakwa, Zuriko Davitashvili and Aliou Badji. Thanks to this combination of a solid defense and an effective attack, the Girondins de Bordeaux quickly regained their place among the best teams in Ligue 2.
A few weeks ago, the team was already in second place in the table and the rise in Ligue 1 seemed more and more likely. However, to succeed in this promotion, Bordeaux will have to show greater rigor in defense and increased efficiency in attack.
In conclusion, despite a difficult season and relegation to Ligue 2, the Girondins de Bordeaux have been able to bounce back and rebuild thanks to a young and talented defense, supported by an effective attack. Thanks to the vision and determination of David Guion, the team is on the way to regaining its place among the elite of French football. The next few months will be decisive for the club, which will have to confirm its place in Ligue 1 and aim for higher goals