Just a few days after their very good match in Braga (0-0), Servette FC completely sank against FC Basel at the Stade de Genève. The Grenat lost… 6-0 and suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Super League.
At the Stade de Genève in front of 8,327 spectators, the Grenat were defeated by an FC Basel that could never have imagined being invited to such a celebration. Betrayed by the shortcomings of a defense missing its leader Steve Rouiller, who was suspended, they surrendered to goals from Thierno Barry (37th), Bénie Traoré (46th), Albian Ajeti (63rd and 75th), Martin Sorticek (81st), and Benjamin Kololli (87th). The Rhone goalscorers pierced a defense that had left its fundamentals in Braga with a laughable ease. It is true that on Thursday in Portugal, it was directed by Steve Rouiller, who has become absolutely indispensable in recent months.
Having been beaten for the second time in a row in the league, Servette FC will play a crucial part of its season this Thursday against Braga in the return leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa League after the 0-0 in Portugal. A victory will make them forget the setbacks against Lugano and Basel and will especially ensure the Grenat and their supporters new intoxicating European nights.
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