Nice doubles OM, Lille tears off Bordeaux, Monaco overthrows Rennes, the Montpellier festival, Saint-Etienne does not get better, Decisive Rami, Clermont-Strasbourg report, Benzema carries Real, Inter enchane, Milan double Napoli… Discover the highlights of Wednesday’s matches in Ligue 1 and in Europe.

The results in Ligue 1 (click on the score to read the news or the article on the match): Bordeaux 2-3 Lille, Lorient 1-1 PSG, Lyon 1-1 Metz, OM 1-1 Reims, Monaco 2-1 Rennes, Montpellier 4-1 Angers, Nice 2-1 Lens, St Etienne 0-1 Nantes, Troyes 1-1 Brest.

The main results in Europe: Venice 1-3 Lazio, Inter 1-0 Turin, Rome 1-1 Sampdoria, Empoli 2-4 Milan, Naples 0-1 La Spezia (Serie A), Granada 2-1 Atletico, Bilbao 1-2 Real (Liga), Tottenham 2-1 West Ham, Liverpool 3-3 (4-3 tab) Leicester, Brentford 0-2 Chelsea (League Cup).

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1. Nice double OM! After his victory against Rennes, Nice to confirm by winning against Lens (2-1). However, the RCL had taken the advantage thanks to Kalimuendo (30th). But the Gym reacted in the second period to equalize on a steal from Lemina (63rd), then won thanks to a strike from Kluivert from entering the area (78th). With this success, the Aiglons pass in front of Marseille (which played one game less) 2nd place in the standings, thanks to a better goal difference (+12 against +11).

2. Payet saves a point for OM. At ten against eleven, Marseille saved the point of a draw at the end of the match against Reims (1-1). Mens after the opening of the score of Ekitike (76th), the Marseillais copied a red card following the dangerous tackle of Dieng. But Payet scored from the penalty spot to draw his team after additional time (90th + 6). To read the dbrief and the NOTES of the players, it’s here!

3. PSG end the year timidly. Without Mbapp, suspended, Paris Saint-Germain came very close to defeat on the lawn of Lorient (1-1). Mens after the opening scoring of Monconduit (41st), the Parisians equalized at the very end of the match thanks to Icardi (90th + 2). To read the dbrief and the NOTES of the players, it’s here!

4. Lille is tearing up Bordeaux! Men twice to score following a double from Elis (18th, 45th), Lille showed mentality to snatch the victory Bordeaux (3-2). Andr (33rd) then Yilmaz, from the penalty spot (77th), tied twice. Before David (84th) offers the three points to LOSC, which takes 8th place in the standings. The Girondins are 17th.

5. Lyon still in the hard … Olympique Lyonnais has a fourth game without a win in Ligue 1 by scoring at home against Metz (1-1). However, Lukeba had given the advantage to OL (56th), but the Messins responded in the crowd thanks to Traor (59th). To read the dbrief and the NOTES of the players, it’s here!

6. Monaco overthrows Rennes! Men after 16 minutes of play on a goal from Terrier, Monaco overthrew Rennes to win 2-1. A penalty from Ben Yedder (35th) and a header from Volland (72nd) provide valuable success ASM, 6th in the standings four points from the podium. Stade Rennais is 4th, two units behind OM and Nice.

7. The Montpellier festival. The MHSC to win fifth victory in a row by winning against Angers (4-1). A free kick from Savanier (14th) then a goal from Cozza (30th) launched the Montpellier people perfectly in this part. The SCO revive the suspense thanks to Pereira Lage (45th + 1), but Ristic (51st) and Mavididi (76th) ensured the success of the club hraultais, 5th in the standings equal points with Rennes.

8. Saint-Etienne is not getting better … Winner in the Coupe de France for his first on the bench of ASSE this weekend, Pascal Dupraz missed his Geoffroy-Guichard debut by conceding a defeat against Nantes (0-1). More realistic in a fairly poor match in occasions, the Nantes have snatched the victory thanks to Kolo Muani (83rd). The Greens remain in 20th place, the FCN occupies 7th place.

9. Rami snatches a draw for Troyes! Quickly led to the score after Honorat’s goal (5th), ESTAC pulled off a draw against Brest (1-1). It is the former Marseillais Rami (80th) who equalized at the end of the game to avoid a defeat at Les Troyens, 15th in the standings. The Brestois occupy the 12th place.

10. Clermont-Strasbourg report. There were only nine games tonight for this 19th day of Ligue 1. The meeting between Clermont and Strasbourg was postponed due to heavy fog which does not allow to play in good conditions. The match is postponement to a later date which will be determined by the Accounting Commission of the LFP , specifies the League.

11. Benzema still wears Real. As usual, Real Madrid were able to count on Benzema. Author of a double express (4th, 7th), the French striker allowed the Merengue to beat Athletic Bilbao (1-2) on Matchday 21 in La Liga. The Basques, however, quickly returned to the game through Sancet (10th), but the White House managed to maintain its advantage until the end. And consolidate its leadership position with 8 points ahead of FC Sville, second.

12. Atletico fall again! The reigning Spanish champion has enchan a 4th consecutive defeat in La Liga against Granada (1-2) the occasion of a late match of the 9th day. However, the Colchoneros were perfectly launched by Felix (2nd), served by Lemar. But very quickly, Machis (17th) equalized, before the victory in the second period signed Molina (61st).

13. Inter never stop winning. In great shape, Inter Milan has enchanted a seventh consecutive victory in the league against Torino (1-0), the occasion of the 19th day of Serie A. A home success, acquired on a goal from Dumfries (30th), which allows the Nerazzurri to calculate their place of leader, with four points ahead of AC Milan.

14. AC Milan steals 2nd place Napoli. The Rossoneri largely win in Empoli (4-2). The double scorer Kessie (12th, 42nd) had given the advantage to his team the break despite the goal of Bajramu (18th). Then in the second period, the former Parisian Florenzi (63rd) and the French Hernandez (69th) gave more importance to the Milanese success. In the ranking, AC Milan takes 2nd place since Naples at home surprised by La Spezia (0-1).

15. Roma stalls. AS Roma were held at home by Sampdoria (1-1). However, Shomurodov (72nd) had given the advantage to Roma five minutes after coming into play, but Gabbiadini quickly won for Samp (80th). In the ranking, the Giallorossi, who remained on two successes in a row, share 6th place with Fiorentina who conceded a draw against Hellas Vrone (1-1). Lazio Rome, which wins Venice (3-1) is just behind a point.

16. Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham qualify. Liverpool got hot! An Anfield, Jrgen Klopp’s reshaped team needed penalties to eliminate Leicester City (3-3, 4-3 tab) in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup. The Foxes had yet taken a double advantage the break thanks to Vardy (9th, 13th) and Maddison (33rd), who responded to the reduction in the score of Oxlade-Chamberlain (19th). But the Portuguese Diogo Jota (68th) and Minamino (90th + 5) snatched the shooting session on the decisive goal. On their side, Chelsea and Tottenham also landed their tickets to the semi-finals, respectively against Brentford (0-2) and West Ham (2-1).

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