Ligue 1 resumes its rights this weekend, with a 4th day that already promises to be critical for several teams. Program, results, ranking…
After a short international break marked by the Nations League matches, Ligue 1 resumes its rights with a 4th day already rich in stakes. While PSG is alone at the top of the standings after three victories in three matches, several renowned clubs will try to catch up in the standings. The first big clash of this day was scheduled for this Saturday, September 14, at the Vélodrome, between Olympique de Marseille andOGC Niceafter the opening match this Friday between Saint-Etienne and Lille.
In Ligue 1, Marseille are undefeated at this stage and are lurking behind PSG, with 7 points in three games. Their new star striker, Englishman Mason Greenwood, is currently the league’s top scorer with five goals. To hope to temporarily move into first place, Marseille will absolutely have to win, while counting on PSG making a misstep against Brest. Opposite, Nice, currently 8th with 4 points, will try to play spoilsport in a derby that promises to be high-tension.
PSG: Maintain the lead in the standings before Europe
For its part, Paris Saint-Germain is approaching this weekend with the firm intention of maintaining its leadership status. After three consecutive victories, the Parisians are preparing to face Brest, runner-up last season and confident after inflicting a heavy defeat (4-0) on AS Saint-Étienne on Matchday 3. This match is of particular importance for the men of Luis Enriquebefore starting their Champions League campaign, with a first match against Girona in a few days.
Deprived of Kylian Mbappé, PSG will once again have to count on the performances of Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha to overcome the Bretons. The kick-off of this match will also take place this Saturday, September 14 at 9 p.m.
Lens – Lyon: a duel under pressure
The last match of this 4th day will be between Sunday evening the RC Lens at Olympique Lyonnais. Both clubs are in the race for European places and are hoping to reach the podium. Lens, who are having an excellent start to the season, will be keen to confirm their status as outsiders, while Lyon, led by Alexandre Lacazette but struggling, will be looking to collect valuable points after a mixed start to the championship.
Other Ligue 1 matches to watch
In addition to the three major matches of this 4th day, several other matches also deserve attention. Friday, September 13, LOSC Lille will travel to the AS Saint-Étienne pitch. After a stinging defeat against Brest, the Greens will try to bounce back against a Lille team that also needs points to stay in the top half of the table.
On Saturday, September 14, AS Monaco, still undefeated this season, will travel to Auxerre in a match that could allow the Monegasques to get closer to the podium. A victory against AJA would send a strong signal to direct competitors. Like PSG andOMMonaco will have to manage its squads with caution in view of the upcoming meetings on the continental scene.
On Sunday, several other matches will be played simultaneously at 5 p.m. Among them, the confrontation between the FC Nantes and the Stade de Reims promises a balanced duel between two ambitious teams. At the same time, Strasbourg will host Angers, while Toulouse will face Le Havre. Finally, Rennes, which alternates between promising successes and missteps, will host Montpellier to try to get back on track.
Match schedule
Discover the schedule for the next Ligue 1 matchday with the list of all upcoming matches.
Match results
Here are the results of the latest matches in the French Ligue 1 championship with an update after the final whistle of each match.
Who will take over from Paris Saint Germain? Discover the complete ranking of the French Ligue 1 championship at the end of each match.
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