Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 7
Matchday 7 of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season has recently concluded, showcasing thrilling matches and remarkable displays. Here is the Ligue 1 Roundup from the weekend.
Marseille 1-1 Angers
In a heated 1-1 draw at the Orange Vélodrome, both Marseille and Angers ended up with 10 players after a series of dismissals. The result prevented Marseille from moving into the top two of Ligue 1, marking their second straight match without a win. This outcome left Marseille feeling disappointed as their three-match winning streak against Angers was halted. On the other hand, Angers, who are at the bottom of the league, viewed the point as a positive, even though they are still searching for their first win of the Ligue 1 season.
St Etienne 3-1 Auxerre
Saint-Étienne secured their second victory of the Ligue 1 season, maintaining an impressive home record against Auxerre with only one loss in their last 13 meetings. Auxerre’s hopes were swiftly extinguished when Davitashvili sealed the match ball for himself by scoring during a rapid counterattack from Saint-Étienne late in the game.
Lille 2-1 Toulouse
Lille came from behind to secure their third consecutive victory in all competitions, defeating Toulouse 2-1 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, a venue where they have only lost three times in Ligue 1 since September 2022. This fourth win in six head-to-head matches propels Lille into 5th place, while Toulouse manager Carles Martínez Novell is likely facing a challenging international break. His team is currently in the relegation zone, and to make matters worse, he injured his ankle while celebrating his team’s first goal.
Rennes 1-2 AS Monaco
AS Monaco has extended their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 to seven matches, achieving their fourth consecutive victory with a 2-1 win against Rennes, which places them at the top of the standings. With 19 points after seven games, Monaco has recorded their best start to a season, even bettering their performance in the 1960/61 season when they first claimed the French top division title. Hütter will be optimistic that this strong beginning is indicative of future success.
Lyon 2-0 Nantes
Lyon secured their fourth consecutive victory in all competitions by defeating Nantes 2-0 in a strong performance in Ligue 1, moving Pierre Sage’s team into the top eight. Sage’s squad maintained their lead and achieved a win that extends their unbeaten streak against Nantes to seven matches.
Strasbourg 2-2 RC Lens
Strasbourg rallied back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against RC Lens in Ligue 1, marking the first time since the 2007/08 season that the hosts have remained unbeaten in their first four games at the Stade de la Meinau. The match ended in a tie, allowing Strasbourg to maintain their strong start under new manager Liam Rosenior. They have demonstrated resilience, remaining unbeaten in six of their first seven Ligue 1 matches, which has propelled them to seventh place. On the other hand, Lens is one of only three teams in France’s top division that has not lost this season.
Reims 4-2 Montpellier
Reims showcased their offensive prowess once more by beating Montpellier 4-2 in Ligue 1, breaking a four-match winless streak against them at Stade Auguste-Delaune. This victory allowed Reims to enjoy consecutive wins and extend their unbeaten streak to six games. With this result, Reims moves up to fourth place, while Montpellier remains in 17th, having lost five of their last six games.
Brest 2-0 Le Havre
Brest secured their third consecutive home victory without allowing a goal, beating Le Havre 2-0 with goals from Ludovic Ajorque and Ibrahim Salah. Les Pirates remained resilient and even scored a late second goal through substitute Salah, which propelled them to 11th place in Ligue 1. With Le Havre having already equaled their total of one away win from last season, their chances of staying in Ligue 1 will likely depend on their performance at the Stade Océane, their home stadium.
OGC Nice 1-1 PSG
Paris Saint-Germain lost their position at the top of Ligue 1 after being held to a 1-1 draw by OGC Nice, which maintained Nice’s strong unbeaten home record this season. Consequently, Nice remains in the top half of the standings, despite winning only two of their seven league games so far. Meanwhile, PSG remains unbeaten but falls behind AS Monaco, who secured a win against Rennes on Saturday.