Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 15
Matchday 15 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.
Toulouse 2-1 St Etienne
Zakaria Aboukhlal’s late goal secured a 2-1 win for Toulouse against Saint-Étienne, marking their first head-to-head victory since August 2015. This win brings Toulouse within 3 points of the top six, allowing Les Violets to finish 2024 on a positive note. On the other hand, Saint-Étienne continues to struggle, remaining winless in away matches in Ligue 1 this season (with 1 draw and 7 losses), and they remain in the relegation play-off zone.
Marseille 1-1 Lille
Lille managed to earn a 1-1 draw against a 10-man Marseille, thanks to a thrilling late equalizer, which extended their unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 to 11 matches. Marseille, currently in second place, will be disappointed for dropping points after being in the lead for a significant portion of the match. Meanwhile, Lille stays in fourth place, trailing the top position by 10 points.
Auxerre 2-2 RC Lens
Christophe Pélissier’s Auxerre team rallied from behind on two occasions to maintain their impressive home record, suffering only one defeat in 23 games, with a 1-1 draw against Lens. Despite their efforts, neither team was able to score a third and winning goal, resulting in a shared outcome. As a result, Lens was unable to break into the top five, while Auxerre stayed in the upper half of the standings, despite experiencing their third consecutive match without a win.
Reims 0-0 Monaco
Monaco missed the chance to climb to second place in the Ligue 1 standings after playing to a goalless draw against Stade de Reims, who have now gone four home games without a win. Despite Monaco’s efforts to secure a late victory, their inability to finish chances meant that both teams had to settle for a draw, which did not improve their positions in the league. As a result, Monaco remained in their current spot, while Reims continued their disappointing streak with only one win in their last eight Ligue 1 matches.
Montpellier 2-2 OGC Nice
OGC Nice missed the chance to secure their first away victory in Ligue 1 since early November, settling for a 2-2 draw against Montpellier at Stade de la Mosson. Despite the draw, Montpellier remains at the bottom of the table, although they have not lost in their last three home games. Franck Haise’s team has now gone five matches without defeat in Montpellier, who are still four points away from safety and have gone 21 games without a clean sheet.
Rennes 2-0 Angers
Rennes secured only their third win in the last 11 Ligue 1 games by defeating fellow relegation contenders Angers 2-0 at Roazhon Park. Lorenz Assignon scored a second goal in the second minute of stoppage time, clinching three vital points for the home team, which keeps them in 12th place and creates a four-point cushion above the relegation zone. Angers, on the other hand, remain in a precarious position, sitting just outside the relegation zone based on goal difference, after suffering their fourth loss in five matches.
Le Havre 0-3 Strasbourg
Dilane Bakwa contributed two assists to aid Strasbourg in securing their first away league victory since March, achieving a vital 3-0 win against relegation contenders Le Havre. This result marked Le Havre’s sixth home loss of the Ligue 1 season. The victory allows Liam Rosenior’s team to pull four points ahead of the relegation zone, while Le Havre, currently in 17th place, stays one point below safety.
Brest 4-1 Nantes
Abdallah Sima scored two goals to lead Brest to a 4-1 win against struggling Nantes in Ligue 1, marking only their second victory in the last six league games (with four losses). Nantes, on the other hand, is only one point above the relegation zone, having secured just three wins in 15 matches (with five draws and seven losses).
PSG 3-1 Lyon
Paris Saint-Germain maintained their unbeaten streak at 15 matches in Ligue 1 by defeating Lyon 3-1 at the Parc des Princes, preventing Lyon from achieving their fifth consecutive win in all competitions. PSG now holds a seven-point advantage over their closest competitors, Marseille, at the top of the standings. Meanwhile, Lyon suffered their fourth defeat of the season, marking their first loss in 10 matches across all competitions.
