Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 29
Matchday 29 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.
Lens 0-2 Reims
Reims broke their seven-match winless streak on the road in Ligue 1 by surprisingly defeating RC Lens 2-0 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. This victory allowed them to escape the relegation play-off zone and rise to 15th place, while also hindering their opponents’ chances of qualifying for European competition.
Monaco 3-0 Marseille
Monaco climbed to second place, surpassing Marseille, after securing a 3-0 victory at the Stade Louis II. This strong showing puts Monaco in a good position to qualify for the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Meanwhile, Marseille experienced their fourth consecutive away loss, a first since November 2023, causing concern for Roberto De Zerbi’s team as they vie for a place among Europe’s top teams next season.
Toulouse 1-2 Lille
Mitchel Bakker’s goal during first-half injury time secured a 2-1 victory for Lille against Toulouse, marking only their second away win in 10 Ligue 1 matches and propelling Les Dogues into 5th place.
Strasbourg 2-2 OGC Nice
OGC Nice equalized in the final moments of the match, resulting in a 2-2 draw and stopping RC Strasbourg Alsace from reclaiming fourth place in Ligue 1. This also thwarted Strasbourg’s attempt to achieve their first six consecutive top-flight wins in a single season since 1935.
St Etienne 3-3 Brest
An exciting Ligue 1 game at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard ended in a 3-3 tie, with Irvin Cardona scoring twice to prevent Brest from completing a league double against AS Saint-Étienne. The Pirates, who are seeking a spot in European competition, have now remained unbeaten in their last five league matches.
Le Havre 1-5 Rennes
Rennes secured a convincing 5-1 win against struggling Le Havre, scoring three goals within the first 15 minutes. This victory continued the Red and Blacks’ strong head-to-head record, with only two losses in their last 18 Ligue 1 encounters (8 wins, 8 draws).
Angers 2-0 Montpellier
Esteban Lepaul scored two goals in the first half, leading Angers SCO, who are fighting against relegation, to their first victory since mid-February with a 2-0 win over last-place Montpellier Hérault SC at the Stade Raymond Kopa.
Auxerre 1-3 Lyon
Lyon climbed three positions to fourth place in Ligue 1 and secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League qualification after defeating mid-table AJ Auxerre 3-1, ending Auxerre’s four-match unbeaten streak.
