Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 21
Matchday 21 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 0-2 Brest
Ludovic Ajorque and Pierre Lees-Melou scored to lead Brest to a 2-0 win against relegation-threatened Nantes at the Stade de la Beaujoire, marking their first three consecutive away league victories since December 2023. This win allows Éric Roy’s team to 8th place, just two points behind the European qualification spots. On the other hand, Nantes is only three points above the relegation play-off zone.
PSG 4-1 Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain maintained their unbeaten streak in the league, now at 23 matches, and maintained their lead at the top of the standings after defeating Monaco 4-1 at the Parc des Princes. Meanwhile, Monaco drops to 4th place.
OGC Nice 2-0 RC Lens
Nice secured a spot in the top three of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 victory against 10-man Lens, maintaining a strong head-to-head record that has seen them lose only once in league encounters against Lens since 2000. They are currently on a three-match unbeaten streak and have moved ahead of Monaco and Lille in the competition for UEFA Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Lens, whose two-match winning streak has ended, now find themselves four points behind Nice.
Lille 1-2 Le Havre
Le Havre boosted their chances of staying in Ligue 1 by securing their first away victory in the top division at Lille since September 1951, winning 2-1 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy and moving within 4 points of safety. This loss was only Lille’s second at home in the league this season, impacting their aspirations for UEFA Champions League qualification.
St Etienne 0-2 Rennes
Habib Beye’s impressive beginning at Rennes continued with a second consecutive victory, as his team secured a 2-0 win against Saint-Étienne, who are struggling against relegation. This victory marks the first time in a year that the hosts have achieved back-to-back wins in the top division, while Saint-Étienne remains three points away from safety in the relegation zone, having extended their winless streak to five matches.
Lyon 4-0 Reims
Lyon broke their seven-match winless streak in all competitions by defeating 10-man Reims 4-0 at the Groupama Stadium, thanks to three goals in the second half. This crucial victory provided Lyon with three important points in their pursuit of consecutive top-six finishes, allowing them to surpass Lens and end the weekend in that spot. On the other hand, Reims is now just four points clear of the relegation play-off zone, having not won a league match since November.
Strasbourg 2-0 Montpellier
Montpellier continues to sit at the bottom of Ligue 1 and has yet to achieve a clean sheet this season following a 2-0 defeat to ninth-placed Strasbourg. Their struggle for consecutive away victories persists in what has been a disastrous season, as they get ready to face Lyon next Sunday. Meanwhile, Strasbourg will visit Lens later that day, where they can expect a more difficult match against the Sang et Or.
Auxerre 2-2 Toulouse
Auxerre relinquished their lead against Toulouse on two occasions during a thrilling second half that featured four goals, resulting in a 2-2 draw at the Estadio de l’Abbé-Deschamps. This outcome means that both teams continue their winless streaks in Ligue 1, with Auxerre now having gone 10 matches without a victory and Toulouse extending their own winless run to five games.
Angers 0-2 Marseille
Adrien Rabiot and Neal Maupay scored late goals to help Marseille secure a 2-0 win against Angers SCO at Stade Raymond-Kopa. This victory also marked their seventh consecutive unbeaten match against Angers in Ligue 1. Angers ended their three-match unbeaten streak at home against a Marseille team that might already be on track for next season’s Champions League.
