Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 25
Matchday 25 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.
Toulouse 1-1 Monaco
Frank Magri scored a thrilling equalizer in the 91st minute for Toulouse, preventing Monaco from achieving their fourth straight away victory in their head-to-head matchups and resulting in a 1-1 draw. While this outcome keeps Toulouse from the European qualification spots for the time being, Carles Martínez Novell will likely feel encouraged by his team’s second-half resurgence against a Monaco team that is still outside the top three.
Rennes 1-4 PSG
Bradley Barcola contributed a goal and an assist to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a 4-1 win against Rennes in Ligue 1. This match marks another step in PSG’s journey towards the Ligue 1 title, handing Rennes only their second defeat in the last six encounters at Roazhon Park.
Lille 1-0 Montpellier
Lille triumphed over Montpellier with a narrow 1-0 victory in Ligue 1, marking their fourth straight home win against them by a single goal. This loss marks Montpellier’s sixth consecutive defeat, placing them at the bottom of Ligue 1 and 6 points away from reaching the relegation play-off.
Marseille 0-1 RC Lens
Neil El Aynaoui’s last-minute goal revitalized Lens’ quest for European qualification as they defeated Marseille 1-0 at the Stade Vélodrome, ending Marseille’s seven-match unbeaten streak in Ligue 1. This marked only Marseille’s third defeat in 2025, but it creates an opportunity for Nice to challenge their league standing. On the other hand, Lens broke a four-game losing streak with this win and is now 6 points behind Lyon in the top six.
Brest 2-0 Angers
Brest snapped a six-game winless streak by decisively defeating a struggling Angers team 2-0 at the Stade Francis Le Blé, bringing the Pirates within 6 points of sixth-place Lyon. This win boosts Brest’s chances for European competition, while it nearly extinguishes Angers’ hopes, marking their second loss in three matches. However, Angers still holds a 6-point cushion above the relegation zone.
Reims 0-2 Auxerre
Auxerre secured a 2-0 win against Reims, who are facing relegation, marking only their second victory in 14 Ligue 1 games. This result alleviates Auxerre’s relegation fears and extends Reims’ losing streak in the league to six matches. The important away win puts Auxerre 10 points ahead of the relegation play-off spot, while Reims is still in a precarious position, sitting just one point above the relegation zone in 15th place.
Nantes 0-1 Strasbourg
Félix Lemaréchal’s goal in the second half was the deciding factor in Strasbourg’s victory over Nantes at the Stade de la Beaujoire. This win propelled the European contenders to 7th place in the Ligue 1 standings. Nantes, on the other hand, suffered a loss, remaining in 14th place and facing potential relegation concerns.
Le Havre 1-1 St Etienne
Le Havre and Saint-Étienne played a 1-1 draw in Ligue 1, which keeps both teams firmly in the relegation zone and extends Les Verts’ winless streak on the road in the French top division to 20 matches. The result keeps both clubs in the bottom three, with the home team sitting one point behind 15th-place Reims.
OGC Nice 0-2 Lyon
Lyon broke OGC Nice’s unbeaten home streak in Ligue 1 this season with a 2-0 win at the Allianz Riviera, marking Paulo Fonseca’s return to league action after a nine-month suspension. The away team managed to maintain their lead throughout the match, achieving their third straight head-to-head win for the first time since 2014, and climbed to sixth place in the standings. This leaves Les Gones just four points behind Nice in the table.
