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Bath Falls Short Against Bordeaux in Thrilling Semi-Final

Bath are outgunned by Bordeaux-Begles on France's Atlantic coast in the English side's first top-tier European semi-final in 20 years

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  • Bordeaux outgunned Bath with a score of 38-26
  • There were 42,000 spectators at the sold out Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole
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  • This match marks a significant milestone for Bath, being their first top-tier European semi-final in 20 years
  • Bordeaux's victory emphasizes their dominance in the Champions Cup, signaling their strength in European rugby
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  • The play style of both teams was a key talking point, contrasting organized chaos versus structured efficiency
  • Bordeaux's relentless pace was pivotal in wearing down Bath throughout the match
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Bath are outgunned by Bordeaux-Begles on France's Atlantic coast in the English side's first top-tier European semi-final in 20 years

The semi-final was played in front of a raucous 42,000 crowd at a sold out Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole

Tries: Gazzotti, Bielle-Biarrey, Lucu, Tameifuna, Matiu Cons: Lucu 5 Pen: Lucu

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  • Bordeaux outgunned Bath with a score of 38-26
  • There were 42,000 spectators at the sold out Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole
  • Bordeaux's playing style of organized chaos was highlighted against Bath's structured efficiency

Why this matters

  • This match marks a significant milestone for Bath, being their first top-tier European semi-final in 20 years
  • Bordeaux's victory emphasizes their dominance in the Champions Cup, signaling their strength in European rugby

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Bath's Ollie Lawrence is tackled by Bordeaux players
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Bath's Ollie Lawrence is tackled by Bordeaux players

Original articleChampions Cup: Bordeaux-Begles 38-26 Bath - holders progress to final

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Bath's Ollie Lawrence is tackled by Bordeaux players
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Image caption, The semi-final was played in front of a raucous 42,000 crowd at a sold out Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole

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Bordeaux Begles players celebrate after beating Bath in their Champions Cup final
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Image caption, A French team has won the Champions Cup in each of the past five years, with Bordeaux now getting the chance to make it six

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Bath's Will Muir scores a try against Bordeaux in their Champions Cup semi-final
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Image caption, Muir proved too strong for Lucu's tackle in the first half, followed by his excellent dive to dot the ball down in the corner

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