Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 13
Matchday 13 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.
Reims 0-2 RC Lens
Will Still made a successful return to his old club as his RC Lens team maintained their unbeaten streak against Reims, winning 2-0. Lens managed to control the game effectively, earning three points and marking their second victory in the last three league matches. This win moves Lens ahead of their opponents in the standings, placing them 7th in the Ligue 1 table.
Rennes 5-0 St Etienne
Rennes achieved a dominant 5-0 win over Saint-Étienne at Roazhon Park, with Arnaud Kalimuendo scoring his first Ligue 1 hat-trick, contributing to his team’s second victory in nine league games. The match was a comfortable one for the Rouge et Noir, allowing them to rise to 12th place in the Ligue 1 standings. In contrast, Saint-Étienne dropped to 15th place, now only a point ahead of the relegation zone.
Brest 3-1 Strasbourg
In a matchup between two teams aiming to break a three-game losing streak, Brest emerged victorious with a 3-1 win against Strasbourg in the Ligue 1 match. This victory marked Brest’s first league win after a UEFA Champions League game this season, thanks to Romain del Castillo’s shot that navigated through a crowd and into the net. On the other hand, Strasbourg’s defeat adds to their struggles, resulting in five losses out of their last six matches.
PSG 1-1 Nantes
Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead to seven points at the top of Ligue 1, despite only managing a 1-1 draw against 17th-placed Nantes, which halted their streak of five consecutive head-to-head wins. PSG will need to recover before their match against Auxerre next Friday, but they remain unbeaten in the league this season and are on track to secure their fourth consecutive title.
Montpellier 2-2 Lille
Montpellier managed to secure an unexpected point against Lille, who are vying for a top-three position, by scoring a last-minute equalizer in a 2-2 draw at Stade de la Mosson. This result extended Lille’s unbeaten streak to 13 matches across all competitions. Bruno Génésio’s team missed the opportunity to rise to third place in the standings, despite their seventh consecutive away match without a loss.
Toulouse 2-0 Auxerre
Toulouse secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Auxerre at the Stadium de Toulouse, marking their fourth win in the last five Ligue 1 matches under Carles Martínez. Les Violets effectively maintained their distance from Auxerre, earning three points that bring them within two points of the top six, placing them in 10th position. On the other hand, Auxerre missed the chance to move into the European qualification spots and remain in eighth place in the standings.
Lyon 4-1 OGC Nice
Alexandre Lacazette achieved the milestone of 150 Ligue 1 goals with a hat-trick that led Lyon to a 4-1 win against OGC Nice at the Groupama Stadium, extending their unbeaten streak in the league to eight matches. This victory propelled Lyon to fifth place in the standings, one spot ahead of Nice, whose own eight-game unbeaten streak in the league was halted.
Le Havre 0-1 Angers
Angers moved ahead of Le Havre in the Ligue 1 standings by securing a 1-0 victory away from home, achieving only their second clean sheet in 15 away league matches. As a consequence, Les Ciel et Marine fell into the relegation play-off spot, suffering a club-record 11th home league loss this year. Meanwhile, Angers bounced back from consecutive league losses and now sits in 14th place in the standings.
Marseille 2-1 Monaco
Mason Greenwood scored a crucial late penalty, leading Marseille to a 2-1 win over Monaco and allowing the home team to surpass their rivals into second place in Ligue 1 based on goal difference. Just when it seemed like the match would end without a winner, Marseille was awarded a penalty after VAR determined that Christian Mawissa had handled the ball in the penalty area. Greenwood maintained his composure and sent Majecki the wrong way, securing Marseille’s first home league victory since September. Consequently, both teams ended matchday 13 with 26 points, trailing leaders Paris Saint-Germain by seven points.
