Ligue 1

Olympique de Marseille boss Igor Tudor was focused on the positives after handing club-record signing Vitinha just a second start since his arrival in ...

We will try again in the next few weeks." He needs to receive the ball in the area, he is a finisher. We will do it again," said the former Verona boss.

Second-placed Marseille had been hoping to close the gap with leaders PSG to four points before the league leaders faced Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday, ...

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Sanchez, who netted his 51st Chile goal against Paraguay midweek, has led Marseille's push to stay the course in the league.

"It's a tough league where you have to fight for every point. Then, with him, and with a different motivation on their part, they won. "We're not far from disaster. "Then there is (Kylian) Mbappe. "I'm not here to finish second, third or fourth. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP)

Olympique Marseille and Montpellier open round 29 in Ligue 1 on Friday evening at Stade Velodrome, and Tipstrr football pundit Sergiu Baltuta offers his ...

Marseille are undefeated in their last Ligue 1 encounters with Montpellier (5 wins and 2 draws), winning the last three games, and at Velodrome Montpellier's last win was in August 2014. Looking objectively at their good run of results, Montpellier did not come against the strongest opponents with the exception of their 1-1 draw with Lens, as those victories came against Brest, Troyes, Angers, Ajaccio and Clermont, all of whom are in the bottom eight of the Ligue 1 table. Before the recent break Marseille managed an away win against Reims, who had been undefeated in Ligue 1 since Will Still took over in October.

Paris, Apr 1 (IANS): Marseille slowed down their pace in chasing the league frontrunners Paris Saint-Germain after a demoralizing 1-1 draw against ...

But the third-placed Lens could overtake Marseille if they claimed three points when visit Rennes on Saturday. We were below in terms of rhythm, with only one training session (after the international break)," Tudor said. Arnaud Nordin capitalised on a brilliant counter-attack to put the visitors ahead only 12 minutes into the match.

His two goals in a 2-1 win at Reims and PSG's first home league defeat in two years before the international break saw Marseille close to within seven points ...

Eight of his 14 Ligue 1 goals have come since Qatar, most recently scoring in a 2-0 win over Auxerre after missing a penalty earlier in the game. Marseille could cut PSG's lead to four points with a victory over Montpellier on Friday and keep Lens at bay in the race for the second automatic Champions League berth. Laurent Blanc returns to the Parc des Princes as Lyon's manager for the first time since leaving PSG in 2016, having led the club to three successive Ligue 1 titles. Neymar is very strong as well, but today Mbappe is the best in the world and the team is not at all the same without him," he continued. Sanchez, who netted his 51st goal for Chile against Paraguay midweek, has led Marseille's push to stay the course in the league following a bitterly disappointing French Cup quarterfinal loss to second-tier Annecy. I'm here to win and make people happy," he added.

Lionel Messi is in line to make his 50th Ligue 1 Uber Eats appearance as Paris Saint-Germain welcome Lyon to the Parc des Princes on Sunday looking for a ...

"If we want to prepare well for Nantes, we have to do something good in Paris," said Blanc, who will have first-choice goalkeeper Anthony Lopes back after three games out with a broken finger. "We need to get back to winning ways after Rennes, and get back on track in the final sprint. "They have a Coupe de France semi-final to play a few days later, which is an important objective for them, but they come to the Parc this Sunday with international-level players, youngsters who are expressing themselves well this season. Laurent Blanc has, however, managed to get a relatively harmonious tune out of his troops in recent weeks, steering them to a promising run of nine matches in which they have only lost once. Paris-Lyon is a classic fixture in this league," said the PSG boss. Since full statistical analysis started in 2006/07, only fellow PSG men Neymar (72 – 47 goals, 25 assists) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (57 – 43 goals, 14 assists) have had more goal involvements in their first half-century of appearances.

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Meanwhile, Lyon, who is already out of the race for the Ligue 1 title, will look to cause an upset to derail PSG’s run. While you need a subscription to watch Ligue 1 games on Voot Select, you can catch the French league free of cost on Jio TV. You can also live-stream the French league on Jio TV. They are unbeaten in their last four Ligue 1 matches and will be hoping to secure a spot in the Europa League group stages, with a victory in the Coupe de France their main priority. Follow Ligue 1 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN. 3

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Galtier will be in no mood to take any risks and should have his side fired up. - Only one of the last 15 Ligue 1 games between PSG and Lyon have ended in a draw. Mbappe was one of the stars of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and will be PSG’s standout player upfront in Neymar’s absence. A clinical player, he will be keen to address the team’s poor run of form and get them back to the top of their game. The visitors have a largely fully-fit squad to choose from for the night. But Anthony Lopes is back in training following a finger injury and should be in contention to make the squad for the game. The players on the field should also give Galtier the freedom to switch to a 4-1-3-2 formation. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are the usual suspects up front, with the former dropping to a number 10 role when needed. Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos are both in contention to return, handing PSG a timely boost at the back. will be keen to avoid any collapse in the final run-up to the 2022/23 season. There is little doubt that the French champions have been rattled and could face trouble against sides willing to take the initiative. Christophe Galtier’s men have lost four league games in 2023, a far cry from their unbeaten run going into the World Cup hiatus at the end of last year.

Despite their middling form since the turn of the year, Paris Saint-Germain have a clear run towards a record-breaking eleventh Ligue 1 title – not least ...

[ankle surgery](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/psgs-neymar-to-undergo-ankle-surgery-today-in-doha/) – the Parisians will once again deploy a two-man attack, with newly-named France captain Kylian Mbappé partnering Lionel Messi. Sergio Ramos and Nordi Mukiele remain sidelined, meaning if Galtier is to stick to a five-man defence, 17-year-old El Chadaille Bitshiabu will be drafted in again. Despite their middling form since the turn of the year, Paris Saint-Germain have a clear run towards a record-breaking eleventh Ligue 1 title – not least thanks to second-place Marseille’s numerous slip-ups.

A limp defeat at home to Rennes swiftly followed, while the long-term futures of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are up in the air - PSG could do with a win just ...

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However, through a combination of the hosts' prematurely ended season after another UEFA Champions League disaster and the visitor's extended period of ...

A break from the disappointment of a tough start to 2023 should have done Galtier's men good while Blanc's side know that they face a tough task. We always have this apprehension but it hasn't been the case this time." When we look at the calendar, we will later face teams fighting for survival, or podium contenders, and there will be a lot of matches with high stakes for everyone involved." We are talking a lot about the preparation for next season, we are discussing with Luis Campos and the president, but I am mainly focused on the last ten games of the season, looking to clinch the title. We have taken care of the little injuries, the players are coming back little by little. "They have a Coupe de France semi-final to play a few days later, which is an important objective for them, but they come to the Parc this Sunday with international-level players, youngsters who are expressing themselves well this season.

Marseille are six points behind Ligue 1 leaders PGG, having played a game more, after drawing 1-1 at home with a resurgent Montpellier in the south of ...

Tudor's team haven't won at home in the league since January. Guendouzi duly equalised from the spot in the 44th. Montpellier made a better start and Arnaud Nordin fired them ahead in the 12th minute, though he had to wait for a VAR check to celebrate after he was initially flagged offside.

Lois Openda continued his hot run of form with the only goal as Lens claimed a 1-0 win at Rennes on Saturday to move second in Ligue 1.

On Friday, Marseille were held to a 1-1 home draw by Montpellier to miss out on the chance to climb within four points of reigning champions PSG, who host Lyon on Sunday. [Openda](https://www.besoccer.com/player/l-openda-319071) nodded Florian Sotoca's cross over the line from close range to score his 15th Ligue 1 goal of the season and sixth in three league games. [Lens](https://www.besoccer.com/team/lens) edged above Marseille on goal difference into the second automatic Champions League qualifying place, six points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Lois Openda scored the only goal as Lens won 1-0 at Rennes to move into second place in the French league on Saturday.

It was the 23-year-old Belgium striker's 15th league goal in his first season with Lens. It promises to be a tight race as northern side Lens leads third-place Marseille on goal difference with nine rounds of matches remaining for both sides. PARIS — Lois Openda scored the only goal as Lens won 1-0 at Rennes to move into second place in the French league on Saturday.

After enjoying a prolific international break, PSG's superstar duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe return to their club hoping to ignite a final push for a ...

Yet they still have Lionel Messi, the best player in the world. As a result, PSG have become far more one-dimensional than they were meant to be. [The Sporting News football betting expert Kyle Bonn](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/author/kyle-bonn) shares his best bets, props, and high risk/high return fliers for some of the biggest matches in the sport each week. In 2023, Lacazette has scored seven of Lyon's 16 league goals, and he missed three matches at the end of February. Lyon haven't beaten PSG since 2019, a run of 11 matches winless across all competitions. They sit seven points clear of second-place Marseille, which represents a decent cushion but not an insurmountable one with 10 matches remaining.

Loïs Openda got the only goal of the game as RC Lens beat Stade Rennais FC 1-0 at Roazhon Park on Saturday night to move into second place in Ligue 1 Uber ...

Karl Toko Ekambi had a gilt-edged chance to equalise at the end of the first half when Bourigeaud cut back to him, but he blazed his effort wide (44') and it was 1-0 at the break. Rennes pair Toko Ekambi and Christopher Wooh picked up injuries whilst on international duty with Cameroon, and both were hooked inside the hour, alongside Désiré Doué, with Lovro Majer, Baptiste Santamaria and Amine Gouiri replacing them (56'). Facundo Medina returned to Lens' starting line-up after a knee injury and had the first chance of the game when he rose highest to meet Angelo Fulgini's corner, but Steve Mandanda in the Rennes goal turned his effort around the post (9').

Paris Saint-Germain's defence of their Ligue 1 title continues against Lyon on Sunday evening. Christophe Galtier is under mounting pressure in the Parc des ...

CB: Juan Bernat - Yeah, it's time to get funky. PSG predicted lineup vs Lyon - Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain's defence of their Ligue 1 title continues against Lyon on Sunday evening.

After enjoying a prolific international break, PSG's superstar duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe return to their club hoping to ignite a final push for a ...

Yet they still have Lionel Messi, the best player in the world. As a result, PSG have become far more one-dimensional than they were meant to be. [The Sporting News football betting expert Kyle Bonn](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/author/kyle-bonn) shares his best bets, props, and high risk/high return fliers for some of the biggest matches in the sport each week. In 2023, Lacazette has scored seven of Lyon's 16 league goals, and he missed three matches at the end of February. Lyon haven't beaten PSG since 2019, a run of 11 matches winless across all competitions. They sit seven points clear of second-place Marseille, which represents a decent cushion but not an insurmountable one with 10 matches remaining.

Having won seven of their last 11 league games at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille look set to secure another home victory over Lorient, who have failed to win ...

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After their exits in the Coupe de France and UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain will be focusing on getting the domestic title in France. PSG recently ...

A high-scoring affair is predicted in this game, but the Parisians will get the win over the Lions. Anthony Lopes is back in training following a finger injury and should be in contention to make the squad for the game. He will be supported up front with the attacking styles of Amin Sarr, Bradley Barcola, and Rayan Cherki. PSG appears to be the better team on paper but they lack the cohesive playstyle they showed at the early start of the season. The visitors have a largely fully-fit squad to choose from for the night. Lyon is currently in 10th place in the Ligue 1 standings and has not been at their best so far this season. Messi scored his 800th club goal and 100th international goal while on a victory tour with Argentina, beating Panama and Curacao, while Mbappe picked up a brace against the Netherlands in a resounding 4-0 win in the Euros. They have drawn three and won just one of their previous five Ligue 1 games. Neymar, Presnel Kimpembe, and Nordi Mukiele are absent for the Parisians. PSG has scored 68 goals this campaign, thanks to 14.9 total shots and 5.4 corner kicks per match. Messi and Mbappe may not be in full force together at PSG, but now is the best time to bring their best boots. [Paris Saint-Germain](https://clutchpoints.com/tag/paris-saint-germain) (21-3-4) and 10th-seed Lyon (11-8-9).

Girondins de Bordeaux owner Gérard Lopez has admitted that his Chelsea counterpart Todd Boehly is interested in investing in the club, but says he still ...

We were among them but there were a lot of options. "If there is an investor who comes in, we'll have to make room. "[Although] a dozen investors have contacted me in the last year.