Ligue 1 Matchday 10 video highlights

Matchday 10 of Ligue 1 brought fans an exhilarating display of football, as teams across France battled it out with thrilling goals, tactical brilliance, and memorable moments. With a mix of expected victories, stunning upsets, and players reaching new heights, this weekend’s action showcased why Ligue 1 remains one of Europe’s most exciting leagues. From Paris Saint-Germain’s latest performance to the continued rise of underdog teams, the competition is heating up as we move closer to the halfway point of the season. Let’s dive into the standout moments and video highlights from this action-packed matchday.

Monaco 0-1 Angers

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• Monaco recently experienced back-to-back defeats in Ligue 1, a setback they haven’t faced since their three consecutive losses in May-June 2023 at the end of the 2022/23 season.
• Angers, on the other hand, have managed to secure consecutive victories in Ligue 1 for the first time since September 2022. Their last such streak included wins against Montpellier and away at Nice.
• Additionally, Monaco’s recent loss at home marked their first defeat in their own stadium since February 2024, when they were beaten 1-2 by Toulouse. This result brought an end to their impressive 11-game unbeaten streak at home, comprising 7 wins and 4 draws.

PSG 1-0 Lens

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• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has secured victories in their last five home matches in Ligue 1, despite only winning one of their previous six away games (D4 L1). This win over Lens marks the first time since December 9, 2023, when they triumphed 2-1 against Nantes, that PSG has won a home game by just a one-goal margin in the top flight.
• In contrast, Lens has faced two consecutive losses in Ligue 1 without finding the back of the net—a troubling trend that hasn’t occurred for the team since December 2023-January 2024, when they suffered defeats against Nice and PSG.
• PSG’s scoring streak continues as they have netted goals in each of their last 20 Ligue 1 matches. This is their longest run since August 2018-September 2019, when they managed an impressive 44 consecutive games with goals.
• In their latest encounter at Parc des Princes, PSG maintained their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Lens, thanks to an early strike from Ousmane Dembélé. The match could have ended with a more comfortable scoreline, but Lens goalkeeper Samba was in outstanding form, making numerous saves to keep the scoreline close. PSG fired 18 shots throughout the match, ending with an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.67, compared to just 0.82 for Lens.
• With this win, PSG extends their lead at the top of the table to six points. Meanwhile, Lens slips to eighth place in the standings. Looking ahead, PSG will face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League before returning to Ligue 1 action next weekend against Angers. Lens will be eager to turn their fortunes around next Saturday against Nantes.

St-Etienne 2-0 Strasbourg

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• Saint-Étienne has shown improvement recently, having lost only two of their last five Ligue 1 matches, securing two wins and one draw. This is a notable turnaround considering they had a rough start to the season, losing four of their first five games, with only one victory.
• On the other hand, Strasbourg has struggled as well, losing two of their last three Ligue 1 fixtures, although they managed to secure one win. This performance is less favorable compared to their initial seven matches of the season, where they recorded only one win along with two losses and four draws.
• At home, Saint-Étienne has performed relatively well in the 2024-25 season, winning three out of their five Ligue 1 home games, with two losses. This number is just one win shy of their total from the entire 2021-22 top-flight season, where they finished with four wins, six draws, and nine losses. Impressively, nine of the ten points Saint-Étienne has earned this season have come from home matches.

Auxerre 4-0 Rennes

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• Auxerre achieved a significant milestone by winning a Ligue 1 game with a four-goal margin for the first time since April 2012, when they defeated Brest 4-0. In contrast, Rennes has not experienced a loss by a four-goal margin in the top division since November 2016, when they suffered a 0-4 defeat to Paris.
• Recently, Auxerre has shown improvement, securing three victories in their last five Ligue 1 matches, along with one draw and one loss. This comes after a disappointing stretch where they lost four consecutive games.
• On the other hand, Rennes finds themselves in a challenging position this season, currently holding 11 points after 10 Ligue 1 matches. This is their lowest points tally at this stage of the season since 2017, when they had only 9 points and ultimately finished fifth at the end of the campaign.

Nantes 1-2 Marseille

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• As of the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season, Marseille has scored a total of 23 goals after just 10 matches. This marks a significant achievement, as it is only the second instance in the 21st century that Olympique de Marseille has reached this tally at this stage of the season. The only other time was in the 2014/15 season when they netted 25 goals under coach Marcelo Bielsa, ultimately finishing fourth in the league.
• On the other hand, Nantes has experienced a challenging year, suffering their 14th Ligue 1 defeat in 2024. Only Le Havre has recorded more losses during this period, with a total of 17.
• Nantes is currently on a troubling streak, having gone winless in their last seven Ligue 1 matches, with three draws and four losses. This is their longest winless run since the period from February to May 2023, when they went 14 matches without a victory.

LOSC 1-1 Lyon

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• Lille has struggled in their recent home matches, managing to secure only two victories in their last seven Ligue 1 games at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy (D3, L2). This marks a stark contrast to their impressive performance prior to this stretch, where they won 16 out of 20 home matches (D3, L1).
• On the other hand, Lyon is enjoying a solid run, remaining unbeaten in their last five Ligue 1 matches (W3, D2). This streak equals their best performance under coach Pierre Sage, matching a five-game unbeaten run from March to April 2024.
• Additionally, Lyon has recorded back-to-back draws in their last two Ligue 1 fixtures, with a 2-2 result against Auxerre and a 1-1 draw against Lille. This is the first time they have shared the points in two consecutive matches since March 2023. Notably, these two draws account for as many stalemates as Lyon had in their first 30 games under Pierre Sage, during which they recorded 19 wins and 9 losses.

Brest 0-1 Nice

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• Brest have experienced two home defeats in Ligue 1 this season, including a heavy 1-5 loss to Marseille on Matchday 1 and a narrow 0-1 defeat to Nice. This matches the number of home defeats they recorded throughout the entire previous season.
• For Nice, their recent performance has shown improvement, as they have secured consecutive victories in Ligue 1 for only the second time in 2024. The team achieved this milestone previously with wins against Strasbourg and Le Havre between April and May. Notably, Nice have managed two wins in their last five away fixtures in the league (two draws and one loss), equaling their tally from their preceding 13 away matches (five draws and six losses).
• Additionally, Nice are currently on a six-match unbeaten streak in Ligue 1, with three wins and three draws. This marks their longest undefeated run in the top flight for the 2024 season.

Toulouse 1-0 Reims

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• Toulouse have secured back-to-back wins in Ligue 1 for the first time since their run between February and March 2024, where they achieved three consecutive victories. This recent success surpasses their performance across the first eight matches of the 2024-25 season, during which they managed only one win, three draws, and four losses.
• Reims, meanwhile, have suffered three consecutive defeats in Ligue 1, marking the fourth instance of such a losing streak since January 2023. This record is the highest in the French top-flight over that period, matched only by Nantes, who have also experienced four similar runs.
• Toulouse have shown notable improvement at home, winning two of their last four Ligue 1 fixtures (with one draw and one loss). This is as many home victories as they managed in their preceding 16 matches, where they recorded six draws and eight defeats.

Le Havre 1-0 Montpellier

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• Montpellier has endured a difficult start to their Ligue 1 season, having lost all five of their away games. This marks only the second time in the club’s history that they have started a season with such a poor record on the road, the last instance being during the 1981-82 campaign.
• Moreover, Montpellier has conceded goals at an alarming rate. After just 10 matches, they have allowed 30 goals, making them the fastest team to reach this unwanted milestone since Nice in the 1978-79 season, which had conceded 31 goals by their tenth game.
• On the other hand, Le Havre managed to break their streak of six consecutive losses in Ligue 1. Before their recent win, they had held the longest active losing run among Europe’s top five leagues. Their victory marked their first since September 1, when they triumphed 3-1 over Auxerre.

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As Matchday 10 wraps up, Ligue 1 continues to offer surprises, drama, and unforgettable plays, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next round of matches. With several clubs jostling for the top spots and players pushing their limits, the season promises even more twists and turns. Stay tuned for next week’s action, as the race for the title intensifies and clubs fight to cement their positions.