Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 30
Matchday 30 of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season has just wrapped up, featuring exciting games and impressive performances. Below is the Ligue 1 roundup from this round of games.
Rennes 2-1 Nantes
In January, Rennes seemed to be in a dire situation, so it was appropriate that they picked the Easter weekend to nearly secure their safety in Ligue 1. A late header from Mohamed Meïté led them to a 2-1 win against 10-man Nantes in the Derby de la Bretagne.
PSG 2-1 Le Havre
Paris Saint-Germain took the lead at the start of both halves to secure a 2-1 victory over a resilient Le Havre AC in Ligue 1, maintaining their unbeaten record in nine encounters against Les Ciel et Marine this century.
Monaco 0-0 Strasbourg
A fiercely competitive game between Monaco and Strasbourg, both aiming for European qualification in Ligue 1, ended in a scoreless draw, bringing an end to Les Monégasques’ streak of six straight victories in their head-to-head encounters.
Marseille 5-1 Montpellier
Marseille secured only their second win in six Ligue 1 matches with a commanding 5-1 triumph over Montpellier Hérault SC, who are likely to be relegated to the French second division.
Lille 3-1 Auxerre
Lille maintained their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League by defeating Auxerre 3-1 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, marking their fourth consecutive league win at home. Auxerre’s aspirations for a top-half finish took a hit with this second straight league loss, which was their first defeat in five away games.
Reims 1-0 Toulouse
Jordan Siebatcheu’s goal in the first half secured a victory for Reims, allowing them to pull five points ahead of the relegation play-off zone as they defeated 10-player Toulouse at the Stade Auguste Delaune.
OGC Nice 2-1 Angers
OGC Nice revived their UEFA Champions League aspirations by defeating Angers SCO 2-1 at the Allianz Riviera, breaking a streak of five winless matches. In the end, Nice managed to control the game comfortably, allowing them to return to the top six in Ligue 1.
Brest 1-3 Lens
RC Lens moved ahead of Brest in the Ligue 1 standings by securing their third consecutive head-to-head win, triumphing 3-1 in an away match. This victory allowed the visitors to celebrate a potentially vital three points as they continue to compete for a spot in European competitions.
St Etienne 2-1 Lyon
Lucas Stassin scored two goals, leading St-Étienne to a 2-1 victory over their fierce rivals Lyon at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in a heated 125th Derby Rhône-Alpes. This win brings St-Étienne within three points of safety in Ligue 1, potentially marking a crucial moment in their battle against relegation. On the other hand, Lyon’s loss drops them to sixth place, hindering their efforts to qualify for European competition next season.
