Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 34
Matchday 34 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.
St Etienne 2-3 Toulouse
AS Saint-Étienne’s quick drop back to Ligue 2 was solidified after they lost 3-2 to Toulouse at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, concluding the season with only one victory in their last nine home games.
PSG 3-1 Auxerre
Paris Saint-Germain concluded their Ligue 1 championship season on a positive note, coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over AJ Auxerre at the Parc des Princes. This win marked their third straight triumph in all competitions.
OGC Nice 6-0 Brest
OGC Nice clinched a spot in the third qualifying round of the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) by delivering an impressive performance, defeating Brest with a score of 6-0 on the last day of the Ligue 1 season.
Nantes 3-0 Montpellier
Nantes secured their place in the top division with a 3-0 victory against Montpellier on the last matchday. This loss marked Montpellier’s 26th defeat of the season, resulting in the lowest points total in Ligue 1 history at just 16. Nantes achieved their 10th home win against Montpellier this century, ensuring their survival, while Montpellier’s heavy defeat encapsulated a disappointing season, leading them to be relegated to the second division.
Strasbourg 2-3 Le Havre
Abdoulaye Touré’s penalty in the 99th minute dramatically secured Le Havre’s place in the top division as they rallied to defeat Strasbourg 3-2 at Stade de la Meinau. This outcome also means that Strasbourg falls short of the final European qualification spot due to goal difference. The hosts, who ended the match with 10 players after Omobamidele received a red card, will unfortunately not be competing in European football next season, after Lyon’s victory over Angers.
Marseille 4-2 Rennes
Mason Greenwood ended the Ligue 1 season as one of the top scorers after netting two goals in a 4-2 victory against Rennes. This result secured a second-place finish for Marseille in the standings and marked the lowest position for their opponents in over a decade. Roberto De Zerbi’s team is now set to participate in the UEFA Champions League for only the third time in 12 years.
Lyon 2-0 Angers
Alexandre Lacazette scored two goals, marking his 200th goal for Olympique Lyon, as Les Gones secured a 2-0 win against Angers to finish the 2024/25 season. A last-minute turn of events at Strasbourg allowed them to clinch sixth place, earning them a spot in the UEFA Conference League for the upcoming season.
Lille 2-1 Reims
Chuba Akpom’s late penalty couldn’t help Lille secure a top-four finish in Ligue 1, even though they won 2-1 against Reims. As a result of their three consecutive losses to finish the season, Reims will now face a relegation play-off.
RC Lens 4-0 Monaco
RC Lens concluded the Ligue 1 season in a commendable eighth place following their 4-0 victory against AS Monaco, marking only their second win in 11 encounters with the principality team. Although Monaco lost, their standing did not change, and their third-place finish guarantees them a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/26 season.
