Ligue 1 Roundup, Matchday 9
Matchday 9 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.
Rennes 1-0 Le Havre
Rennes secured their first win since mid-September, defeating the struggling Le Havre 1-0 at Roazhon Park, marking Le Havre’s sixth consecutive loss in Ligue 1. In stoppage time, Steve Mandanda made a crucial save on Loïc Négo’s shot to ensure the three points, while Christopher Operi received a red card for two quick yellow cards just before the match ended. The home team has now earned 10 of their 11 points at Roazhon Park, a place where Le Havre has not won since 1991.
Angers 4-2 St Etienne
Angers achieved their first Ligue 1 win of the season, breaking a streak of three straight home losses to Saint-Étienne with an exciting 4-2 triumph at the Stade Raymond-Kopa. The home team managed to secure a tense victory, even scoring a fourth goal in stoppage time by Bamba Dieng, which helped them escape the Ligue 1 relegation zone. On the other hand, Saint-Étienne’s defeat pushed them below Angers in the standings, as they have only won one of their last five league matches.
Reims 1-2 Brest
Brest earned their first away league points of the season with a 2-1 victory over Reims, handing the hosts their first home loss in Ligue 1 this season. Brest fought hard to maintain their lead, achieving a win that extends their unbeaten head-to-head streak to six matches. This victory propels them to just a point off the European spots.
RC Lens 0-2 Lille
In a thrilling finish, Lille secured a 2-0 win against RC Lens in Ligue 1 with two goals scored during stoppage time, marking their fifth consecutive unbeaten Derby du Nord. This victory marked Lille’s fifth win in their last six matches across all competitions, putting them three points ahead of their rivals. As Lens sought to equalize, Bayo sprinted forward and managed to slot his shot past Samba, ensuring that Les Dogues handed Lens their first Ligue 1 loss under Will Still.
Lyon 2-2 Auxerre
Georges Mikautadze scored twice for Lyon, but it wasn’t enough to earn a victory as Auxerre managed to equalize twice, securing their first away point of the season and halting Lyon’s three-match winning streak in Ligue 1. The visitors held off Lyon’s late attempts to score, resulting in a valuable point that places them in 13th position, while Lyon remains in seventh.
Strasbourg 3-1 Nantes
Andrey Santos’ first Ligue 1 brace was key in their 3-1 win over Nantes, which has propelled Le Racing to ninth place in the standings. Strasbourg managed to avoid their usual tendency to drop points, and this victory not only secures their position in the top half of the table as they head into November but also marks just one loss in their last seven encounters with Nantes.
Nice 2-1 Monaco
OGC Nice came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over 10-man AS Monaco in the Derby de la Côte d’Azur, breaking a six-match winless streak across all competitions with this Ligue 1 win. With 20 minutes remaining, Gaëtan Laborde completed the comeback by taking advantage of a poor backpass from Krépin Diatta, racing through on goal and delicately lifting the ball over Majecki. This crucial goal earned Nice three important points, moving them up to eighth place, while Monaco stays in second in Ligue 1, 3 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
Montpellier 0-3 Toulouse
In a dominant first half, Toulouse secured a 3-0 victory over Montpellier, leaving the home side at the bottom of the standings with only one win in nine league matches. Toulouse has climbed to 14th place and will look to capitalize on this win as they prepare to face Reims next Sunday, a team they have not lost to in their last two encounters. Meanwhile, Montpellier is in a concerning 18th position, having only one win and a mere four points.
Marseille 0-3 PSG
Paris Saint-Germain overwhelmed ten-man Marseille with a dominant first-half performance in the 50th edition of Le Classique at the Stade Vélodrome, securing a 3-0 victory that puts them three points ahead at the top of Ligue 1. The reigning champions did not add to their score in the second half, but their early efforts were sufficient to assert their control over the match well before the final whistle. This win not only reinforces PSG’s position as strong title contenders but also marks their fifth victory by two or more goals in their last six league matches against Marseille. De Zerbi’s team remains in third place, now six points behind PSG, who are also unbeaten in their last 11 league matches.
