Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 5
This overview highlights the matches from Matchday 5 of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season that occurred over the weekend, showcasing exciting games, unexpected outcomes, and remarkable performances by players.
OGC Nice 8-0 St Etienne
OGC Nice secured their first league victory of the season in a commanding manner, thrashing Saint-Étienne 8-0 at the Allianz Riviera. This result means that Les Aiglons have only lost one of their last eight home matches against Les Verts, with five wins and two draws. On the other hand, Saint-Étienne’s return to the top division has been challenging, as they suffered their largest defeat since a 9-0 loss to FC Girondins Bordeaux in 1951.
Lille 3-3 Strasbourg
Lille’s streak without a victory across all competitions reached five games after they surrendered a 2-0 advantage, ultimately finishing in a 3-3 draw against Strasbourg at home in Ligue 1. This outcome allows Strasbourg to rise two spots to 10th place, while Lille is in ninth place.
Rennes 1-1 RC Lens
RC Lens scored a late goal to secure a draw in their league match against Stade de Rennais, maintaining Will Still’s unbeaten record as the manager of Les Sang et Or. Emotions ran high after a VAR review, but the visiting supporters will be the most satisfied as they leave Roazhon Park. This late equalizer keeps Lens unbeaten in their last four away league matches, placing them fourth in the Ligue 1 table, three spots ahead of Rennes.
Reims 1-1 PSG
Reims drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, putting an end to the Ligue 1 champions’ eight-game winning streak across all competitions. The match resulted in a shared point, marking the end of PSG’s perfect start to the season. Nevertheless, Enrique’s team was able to maintain their unbeaten away streak in Ligue 1, which now stands at 27 matches, dating back to February 2023.
Monaco 3-1 Le Havre
Monaco triumphed over Le Havre with a score of 3-1 at Stade Louis II, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the Ligue 1 season at six matches (5 wins, 1 draw), their best performance in over ten years. This victory allows Monaco to match Paris Saint-Germain in points at the top of Ligue 1, with PSG leading only on goal difference. Meanwhile, Le Havre remains in 12th place following their fairly good start to the season.
Montpellier 3-2 Auxerre
Montpellier staged an impressive comeback to secure a 3-2 victory over Auxerre, marking their first win of the season and lifting them off the bottom of Ligue 1. The away team brought on offensive substitutes in an effort to level the score again, but they were unable to break through, suffering their fourth consecutive loss. As a result, Montpellier moved ahead of them in the standings, climbing to 15th place.
Brest 2-0 Toulouse
Brest achieved consecutive wins against Toulouse for the first time ever, with goals from Mama Baldé and Romain Faivre leading Les Pirates to a 2-0 victory in Ligue 1. After taking the lead, Les Pirates experienced minimal pressure, and despite his red card, Roy will be pleased to have maintained his unbeaten streak of 10 matches against Toulouse.
Angers 1-1 Nantes
Angers’ streak without a victory in Ligue 1 persisted as they played a 1-1 draw with Nantes, who have now climbed into the European spots after five matches. While the draw did not help Angers escape the last position in the standings, it was sufficient for Nantes to rise to fifth place in Ligue 1.
Lyon 2-3 Marseille
Jonathan Rowe netted a last-minute goal to secure a 3-2 victory for 10-man Marseille in a thrilling Choc des Olympiques at Groupama Stadium, keeping Roberto De Zerbi’s unbeaten record in Ligue 1 intact. Lyon experienced their second loss in seven Ligue 1 matches at home, marking their second defeat in 16 encounters against Marseille as hosts (with 8 wins and 7 draws). For Marseille, the win is particularly satisfying under the circumstances, as it extends their away winning streak in Ligue 1 to four games and elevates them to second place in the standings, tied on points with PSG.