Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 22
Matchday 22 of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season has just wrapped up, featuring exciting matches and impressive performances. Here is the Ligue 1 Roundup from this round of games.
Brest 2-2 Auxerre
Brest managed to equalize twice, resulting in a 2-2 draw with Auxerre at Stade Francis-Le Blé, which prolonged Auxerre’s winless streak to 11 games in all competitions. This outcome is especially frustrating for Brest, as they missed the opportunity to move into the top six after suffering a heavy defeat to PSG in the UEFA Champions League last week.
Marseille 5-1 St Etienne
Marseille defeated Saint-Étienne 5-1, marking the first time in history that they have won five consecutive head-to-head matches against them. This victory earned Marseille three points, maintaining their lead over third-placed OGC Nice.
Monaco 7-1 Nantes
Mika Biereth’s hat trick played a crucial role in Monaco’s convincing 7-1 win against 10-player FC Nantes at Stade Louis II. This outcome leaves Nantes with only one victory in their last eight games. They remain near the relegation zone, sitting just three points above the playoff spot for relegation.
Toulouse 0-1 PSG
Paris Saint-Germain maintained their impressive away record in Ligue 1, now at 35 matches without a loss (27 wins, 8 draws), by defeating tenth-placed Toulouse 1-0 in southern France, thereby reestablishing their ten-point advantage at the top of the standings.
Montpellier 1-4 Lyon
Ernest Nuamah contributed a goal and an assist within a span of three minutes, helping Lyon secure a 4-1 away victory against Montpellier, who are struggling against relegation. This win marked Lyon’s fourth consecutive away victory in their head-to-head matchups in Ligue 1. It was also Lyon’s first away win since December, placing them in 6th place, while Montpellier remains six points away from safety after suffering their third consecutive loss.
Reims 0-1 Angers
Angers broke their streak of three winless matches with a crucial 1-0 win against Reims, who have now gone 11 games without a victory in Ligue 1. Angers managed to defend effectively in the final moments to secure this vital win, moving them up to 11th place in the standings, while Reims remains just four points above the relegation zone.
RC Lens 0-2 Strasbourg
Goals in the second half from Dilane Bakwa and Emanuel Emegha led Strasbourg to a 2-0 victory over the 10-man RC Lens, marking their first head-to-head win in six encounters. This victory elevates Strasbourg to seventh place in the Ligue 1 standings, just 3 points away from sixth-place Lyon in their pursuit of a European competition spot for the first time since 2019. Despite the loss, Lens remains behind Strasbourg only on goal difference.
Le Havre 1-3 OGC Nice
Nice regained their position in the top three of Ligue 1 with a strong first-half performance against Le Havre, leading to a 3-1 win and marking their fourth away league victory of the season.
Rennes 0-2 Lille
Lille’s quest for a top-four finish in Ligue 1 was significantly enhanced by a tough 2-0 victory against Rennes, marking their 12th consecutive unbeaten match against them (6 wins, 6 draws). Meanwhile, Rennes’ erratic season persisted as their two-game winning streak was halted, keeping them five points above the relegation zone.
