Ligue 1
AS Saint-Étienne – Paris Saint-Germain: Problems In Possession During Pochettino’s Debut (1-1)
Several problems in possession resulted in a draw for PSG against AS Saint-Étienne. Mauricio Pochettino’s debut as a manager was characterized by an unclear role for
LOSC Lille – Paris Saint-Germain: PSG Flat Again In Monotonous Draw (0-0)
A sterile match wherein the game state changed infrequently suited Lille fine, as the nil-nil draw saw Christophe Galtier’s side move back to the top of
Paris Saint-Germain – Olympique Lyonnais: Clever Lyon Undoes Predictable Paris (0-1)
Lyon’s strategic pressing forced PSG’s least experienced center-back into dictating the tempo of their buildup, which in turn led to numerous turnovers. The recoveries triggered a
Montpellier HSC – Paris Saint-Germain: PSG Claim Another Unconvincing Win (1-3)
A distinctly second-string eleven had to fight hard and count on poor play from Montpellier in the final third to hold their place at the top
Paris Saint-Germain – Girondins De Bordeaux: Yacine Adli Foils His Former Side (2-2)
Bordeaux’s decision to bring more high pressure early in the second half unsettled PSG’s three-man buildup and in the end led to the match’s tying goal.
AS Monaco – Paris Saint-Germain: Monaco Storm Back And Snatch Win (3-2)
In many respects the two clubs matched formations and systems, but it was a pair of deft substitutions at the start of the second half that
Olympique Lyonnais – AS Saint-Étienne: Kadewere Comes Off The Bench To Earn Brace (2-1)
Three quick substitutions in the second half changed the complexion of the match and helped Lyon recapture victory over their most bitter rival. The introduction of
LOSC Lille – Olympique Lyonnais: Resilient Lyon Defending Earns Narrow Draw (1-1)
A red card to Marcelo in the second half changed the tide of a fixture that seemed to be edging in Lyon’s favour. However, after the
OGC Nice – LOSC Lille: A Drab Affair Finishes In A Draw (1-1)
On a rainy night in Nice neither Christophe Galtier nor Patrick Vieira were able to coax the best out of their sides. The latter’s inability to
LOSC Lille – Lens: Lille Overpower Lens in Derby Du Nord (4-0)
Early high pressure from Lens proved fruitless, as Lille’s buildup quickly adjusted and was able to expose gaping holes through midfield, while flooding the visitor’s backline