Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 27
Matchday 27 of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season has recently concluded, showcasing thrilling matches and remarkable displays. Below is the Ligue 1 roundup from this round of games.
Strasbourg 4-2 Lyon
Strasbourg continued their impressive unbeaten streak in Ligue 1, now at seven matches (6 wins, 1 draw), by defeating Lyon 4-2. This victory allowed them to move ahead of Paulo Fonseca’s team into 6th place in the standings. Meanwhile, Lyon’s five-game winning streak across all competitions was halted, marking only their fifth loss in the last 30 encounters with Strasbourg (22 wins, 3 draws).
Reims 3-1 Marseille
Reims showcased their strongest performance of the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season, comfortably defeating Marseille 3-1, which significantly aids their efforts to steer clear of relegation by the season’s end. Meanwhile, Marseille missed a critical opportunity to close the gap with PSG at the top of the table, as a result, the away side drop to 3rd place in the standings.
St Etienne 1-6 PSG
Paris Saint-Germain is on the verge of securing their 10th Ligue 1 title in 12 years after coming from behind to defeat Saint-Étienne 6-1. This victory allowed Les Parisiens to match AC Milan’s record of 38 consecutive unbeaten away matches in Europe’s top five leagues. On the other hand, Saint-Étienne may have to settle for a relegation play-off as their 10-match winless streak has made automatic safety seem unlikely.
Monaco 2-1 OGC Nice
Monaco climbed to second place in Ligue 1 following a 2-1 comeback win against Nice at Stade Louis II during the Derby de la Côte d’Azur, stopping their rivals from achieving their first league double in this matchup since the 2004/05 season.
Toulouse 2-4 Brest
Kamory Doumbia contributed a goal and an assist, enabling Brest to end their three-match winless streak on the road across all competitions with a well-earned 4-2 win against Toulouse in the early Ligue 1 match. This victory moves Brest up to eighth place, just 6 points shy of the top six, while Toulouse’s chances of European qualification diminish as they now find themselves in 11th place.
Le Havre 3-2 Nantes
Timothée Pembélé scored a decisive goal in the 88th minute, leading Le Havre to a 3-2 victory over Nantes at Stade Océane. This crucial win brings Le Havre within two points of safety in Ligue 1, giving them a better chance of remaining in the league for a third consecutive season. On the other hand, Nantes is now just three points above the relegation play-off spot, having won only two of their 14 away league games this season.
Auxerre 1-0 Montpellier
Auxerre broke their streak of poor performances against teams in the Ligue 1 relegation zone, securing a 1-0 victory over Montpellier thanks to a late goal from Florian Ayé. This win lifts Auxerre to 10th place in the standings. Meanwhile, Montpellier’s situation worsens as this defeat marks their seventh consecutive loss, leaving them 11 points away from safety.
Angers 0-3 Rennes
Angers has experienced their first-ever streak of four consecutive Ligue 1 losses without scoring, following a 3-0 defeat to Rennes. This result puts them only three points above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Rennes secured their first win in three matches, putting them eight points clear of the danger zone.
Lille 1-0 Lens
Lille continued their quest for a top four spot in Ligue 1 by defeating Lens 1-0 in the 100th league edition of the Derby du Nord. This win allows Les Dogues to rise two positions to fifth place, tied on points with fourth-placed Nice. On the other hand, Lens stays in ninth place.
