Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 17
Matchday 17 of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season has recently concluded, showcasing thrilling games and remarkable displays. Here is the Ligue 1 Roundup from this round of games.
Nantes 2-2 Monaco
Monaco came back from being two goals down to secure a tough 2-2 draw against struggling Nantes in Ligue 1, maintaining an impressive record in head-to-head encounters with just one loss in their last 23 matches (15 wins, 7 draws). Nantes missed the chance to achieve consecutive home victories for the first time since October 2023. Meanwhile, Monaco’s aspirations for a title challenge appear to be dwindling, as they have now gone three league matches without a win (2 draws, 1 loss).
Auxerre 0-0 Lille
Auxerre, playing with ten men, managed to maintain a 0-0 draw against Lille at home in Ligue 1. This result allowed Bruno Génésio’s team to extend their unbeaten streak to nineteen matches across all competitions. Lille was unable to score against De Percin and missed the opportunity to climb into third place, staying two points behind Monaco, while Auxerre sits in 10th place.
Brest 2-1 Lyon
Brest achieved back-to-back home victories in the top division against Lyon for the first time since 1982, winning 2-1 at the Stade Francis Le Blé. This loss prevented Lyon from moving into the top four, marking their second consecutive defeat in away league games. Meanwhile, Brest’s third straight home win propelled them to 11th place in the standings.
Reims 2-4 OGC Nice
OGC Nice extended their unbeaten streak in Ligue 1 to four games by defeating Luka Elsner’s Stade Reims 4-2, marking the hosts’ fifth straight loss at the Stade Auguste-Delaune,a home losing streak they haven’t experienced since 2022. Additionally, this victory allows Haise to maintain an unbeaten record in head-to-head matches against Reims, now totaling nine games, with the previous eight occurring while he was managing Lens.
Rennes 1-2 Marseille
Marseille continued their strong performance by defeating Rennes 2-1 at Roazhon Park, achieving their seventh match in a row without a defeat (6 wins, 1 draw). This victory keeps De Zerbi’s squad in second place, trailing Paris Saint-Germain by 7 points. On the other hand, Rennes is just above the relegation zone, with a mere one-point lead over Saint-Étienne, who are in the relegation play-off spot.
Le Havre 1-2 RC Lens
Deiver Machado’s goal in the 77th minute secured a 2-1 victory for RC Lens against Le Havre at Stade Océane, marking their first away head-to-head win since May 2003. This rare triumph in Normandy brings Lens within one point of the top six. On the other hand, struggling Le Havre has suffered six consecutive losses in all competitions, including five in Ligue 1, leaving them four points away from safety.
Toulouse 1-2 Strasbourg
Emanuel Emegha scored two goals in the first half, leading Strasbourg to a 2-1 victory over Toulouse at the Stadium de Toulouse. This win marks Strasbourg’s strong performance against Toulouse, having lost only once in their last 15 encounters (with 6 wins and 8 draws). Strasbourg managed to maintain their lead for the rest of the match, moving them into the top half of the Ligue 1 standings, now just 5 points behind sixth-place Lyon.
Montpellier 1-3 Angers
Esteban Lepaul’s two goals contributed to Angers achieving their first away win against Montpellier in their last four head-to-head encounters, finishing the match 3-1 and alleviating their concerns about relegation in Ligue 1. Meanwhile, La Paillade has managed to secure only one victory in their last 12 league games. As the new week begins, the home team finds themselves seven points away from safety and struggling with the worst goal difference in the league.
PSG 2-1 St Etienne
Paris Saint-Germain achieved their sixth consecutive victory across all competitions with a 2-1 win over Saint-Étienne at Parc des Princes, marking Eirik Horneland’s first league defeat as manager of Les Verts. Under Luis Enrique, the league leaders managed to secure three points in their first Ligue 1 match of the year, a feat they have accomplished only twice in the past six years. On the other hand, Saint-Étienne remains in 16th place, having earned just one point from away games.