It was a pivotal weekend in Ligue 1 as both the fight for Europe and the title race took dramatic turns. Marseille stumbled away at Reims, losing 3-1 in a match that saw Roberto De Zerbi’s team overwhelmed for much of the game. Goals from Nakamura, Diakhon, and Atangana Edoa left the visitors chasing shadows, with Rongier pulling one back far too late to change the outcome.
Despite remaining third in the standings, Marseille’s grip on the podium is fragile. Monaco and Nice, both trailing by just two points, face each other tonight in the Côte d’Azur derby. If they draw and PSG win away at Saint-Étienne, the Parisians could be crowned champions of France tonight.
Meanwhile, Strasbourg made a major statement in the battle for European spots by defeating Lyon 4-2, climbing above them into fifth place. All six goals came in the second half: Andrey Santos and Bakwa put the hosts two up, Tolisso briefly revived Lyon’s hopes, but Emegha and Amo-Ameyaw restored control before Mikauradze sealed it with a stoppage-time penalty. The win moves Strasbourg to 46 points, just ahead of Lyon on 45, and keeps their European hopes alive.
Derbies and surprises: a decisive weekend in LaLiga, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1
08 Mar - 08:57 •
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