Ligue 1
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
Olympique Lyonnais – Olympique Marseille: Garcia’s Job In Question After Insipid Display (1-1)
An unflattering fixture, punctuated by poor tactical decision-making and physicality did little to raise the low bar both Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique Marseille have set so
Paris Saint-Germain – Angers: PSG’s Offensive 4-2-2-2 Logically Win Despite A Slow-Paced Game (6-1)
For this last game before the international break, PSG destroyed Angers six to one. Despite slowing the game down after taking the lead, PSG were easily
AS Saint-Étienne – Stade Rennais: Poor Defending Hands Rennes An Easy Victory (0-3)
Neither side looked convincing in possession and as a result this match became one based largely in transition play. Rennes opted for a flat back four