Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 11
Matchday 11 of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season has recently concluded, showcasing thrilling games and remarkable displays. Here is the Ligue 1 Roundup from the weekend.
Marseille 1-3 Auxerre
Auxerre broke a nine-match winless streak against Marseille with a strong first half, taking a 3-0 lead at halftime and ultimately winning 3-1 at the Stade Vélodrome. Their impressive return to Ligue 1 continues, as they have moved close to the European qualification spots.
Strasbourg 1-3 Monaco
Monaco secured their first Ligue 1 win in more than a month thanks to Eliesse Ben Seghir’s late two goals, defeating Strasbourg 3-1 at Stade de la Meinau. This victory marked Strasbourg’s first home loss in the top flight this season. As the once formidable Stade de la Meinau loses its stronghold, Liam Rosenior’s Strasbourg sits at 11th place after 11 matches, trailing the top six by 4 points. On the other hand, Monaco earned a crucial three points as they continue to chase down PSG.
RC Lens 3-2 Nantes
RC Lens staged an incredible comeback, scoring two goals in the last five minutes to defeat Nantes 3-2 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. This result marks Nantes’ fourth loss in five Ligue 1 matches. The thrilling finish puts Lens in 8th place, level on points with 6th place Nice, while Nantes stays just above the relegation zone due to goal difference after giving up a two-goal advantage in the final four minutes of the match.
Angers 2-4 PSG
Lee Kang-in’s outstanding performance was key to Paris Saint-Germain’s dominant 4-2 victory over Angers SCO at the Stade Raymond Kopa. This win marks PSG’s impressive 30-match unbeaten streak in the league (23 wins, 7 draws), putting them six points ahead of second-place AS Monaco. On the other hand, Angers continues to struggle, having not won against PSG in nearly 50 encounters, and they find themselves close to the relegation zone after this loss.
OGC Nice 2-2 Lille
Tom Louchet netted a goal in the dying moments of stoppage time, securing a thrilling 2-2 tie for OGC Nice against European contenders Lille OSC, and maintaining their unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 at seven matches. As a result, Nice stay sixth in the standings, while Lille remains two points ahead and 2 spots higher in fourth place.
Rennes 0-2 Toulouse
Toulouse continued their unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 to four games by defeating Rennes 2-0 at Roazhon Park, marking their third consecutive win without allowing a goal. This victory in three out of four head-to-head encounters puts them four points ahead of Rennes and only two points away from the top six. On the other hand, Rennes finds themselves just one point above the relegation zone, with their total of 11 points from 11 matches being their worst performance in the top division since the 2017/18 season.
Montpellier 3-1 Brest
Montpellier broke their streak of five consecutive losses in Ligue 1 with a tough 3-1 victory against Brest, who were aiming for their third away win in a row but delivered a lackluster performance. Although Montpellier secured the win, they still have a long way to go, sitting at the bottom of the table, six points behind Brest in 12th place.
Le Havre 0-3 Reims
Reims secured a 3-0 victory over Le Havre at the Stade Océane, putting an end to their three consecutive league losses. Luka Elsner’s team managed to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the match, allowing them to earn crucial three points and move into the top seven. On the other hand, Le Havre remains in the relegation zone of Ligue 1, now only two points above last-placed Montpellier.
Lyon 1-0 St Etienne
Lyon triumphed in the 124th Derby Rhône-Alpes, defeating Saint-Étienne 1-0 in front of their home crowd. This victory also marked the 13th consecutive away match without a win for Les Verts. Les Gones managed to secure a win, breaking a four-match winless streak across all competitions and maintaining their unbeaten run in the league for six games. On the other hand, Saint-Étienne continues to be the only team in the league without an away victory, and their latest loss places them in the precarious relegation play-off spot.
