moved on the podium, Monaco and Rennes returned, the Reims madness, Toulouse did not panic, a sad record for Angers, Lille broke down, Bayern unrolled, MU in the final, Bara widened the gap… highlights from Wednesday’s matches in Ligue 1 and Europe.

The results in Ligue 1 (click on the score to read the news or the article on the match): Angers 1-2 Ajaccio, Nantes 0-2 OM, Lille 0-0 Clermont, Reims 4-2 Lorient, Toulouse 4-1 Troyes, Monaco 3-2 Auxerre, Montpellier 1-3 PSG, Lens 0-1 Nice, Lyons 0-0 Brest, Rennes 3-0 Strasbourg.

The main results in Europe: Betis 1-2 Bara (Liga), Fiorentina 2-1 Torino, Roma 1-2 Cremonese (Italian Cup), Leipzig 3-1 Hoffenheim, Mainz 0-4 Bayern (German Cup).

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1. a move on the podium! This 21st day of Ligue 1 offered change at the top of the table. If PSG consolidates its first place against Montpellier (3-1), Marseille is its new runner-up after its victory in Nantes (2-0) and the defeat of Lens against Nice (0-1). The Marseillais now have one point more than the Lensois.

2. PSG wins, but loses Mbappé… Winner the favor of a second more successful period, Paris Saint-Germain increased their lead at the top of the standings (5 points ahead of OM) thanks to their victory over Montpellier (3-1). But this success acquired thanks to Ruiz (55th), Messi (72nd) and Zare-Emery (90 + 2nd), while Nordin had reduced the gap (89th), is clipped by the outings of Ramos and especially Mbapp on injury. Two weeks before the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Bayern Munich, it’s worrying…To read the Debrief and the NOTES of the players, it’s here!

3. OM resumed their march forward, Ounahi already scoring. Brake by Monaco (1-1) last weekend, Marseille won Nantes (2-0). Despite a simply correct performance, the Marseillais won thanks to a but against his side Victor (58th) and the first achievement of rookie Ounahi (90th + 2) for his first appearance on the OM jersey. To read the Debrief and the NOTES of the players, it’s here!

4. Bad Lens operation! Undefeated this home season, Lens fell against Nice (1-0). In poor form, the Lensois cracked on a goal from Laborde (57th) and left OM second in the standings. To read the Debrief and the NOTES of the players, it’s here!

5. Lyon is already stalling… Three days after his victory against AC Ajaccio (2-0), Olympique Lyonnais could not do better than a home draw against Brest (0-0). Yet dominant, the Gones lacked success and fell on a very fit Bizot in the opposing goal. As an attendant, this result does not help OL, 10th in the standings, in the race for Europe. To read the Debrief and the NOTES of the players, it’s here!

6. Monaco is getting closer to the podium. Winner against Auxerre (3-2), Monaco carried out one of the great operations of the evening. The Principality club come back four points from Lens’ third place in the standings. However, this success is a chapter well missed for the players of Philippe Clément. With a two-goal advantage thanks to Ben Yedder (11′) and Ben Seghir (30′), the Mongasques had too much after the break and the Auxerrois returned to the game with a goal from Abline (68′). At the end of the game, Da Costa (84th) kept the suspense going by responding to Mongasque striker Embolo (82nd). A precious success for the ASM, but acquired in pain…

7. The Rennes attack wakes up! Less attractive in the game in recent weeks, since the injury of Terrier, Rennes regained color during their success against Strasbourg (3-0) and climbed five points from the podium. Perfectly launched by a double from Gouiri (3rd, 21st), the Rennais widened the gap thanks to the young talent Dou (51st). Three goals scored in the same match, it had not happened to the Rouge et Noir since October 30th.

8. Reims madness, with a hat-trick from Balogun! Undefeated for 12 league games, Stade de Reims got scared this Wednesday, but the Champagne club adds a thirteenth after its stunning victory against Lorient (4-2). Mens 0-2 after goals from Le Fe (10th) and Kon (38th), the Rmois reduced the gap before the break thanks to Balogun (44th). Before tipping the match into madness in the second half. First with the equalizer from Doumbia (51st), then with two additional goals for Balogun (61st, 64th). Nothing stops Reims!

9. Balogun double Mbappé! The classification of Ligue 1 scorers has a new leader at the end of the 21st day: Folarin Balogun, author of a hat-trick with Reims against Lorient (4-2), who has totaled 14 goals since the start of the exercise. The Rémois doubles the Parisian Kylian Mbappé (13 but)! Several players followed with 12 goals to complete the podium: Terem Moffi (Nice), Jonathan David (Lille), Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon), Neymar (PSG) and Wissam Ben Yedder (Monaco).

10. Toulouse did not panic. Undefeated for a month in the league, Toulouse continues in series after a big victory against Troyes (4-1). Yet men quickly after a penalty from Mama Bald (12th), the TFC reacted perfectly afterwards. In particular thanks to his master play Van den Boomen, decisive passer for Dallinga (16th) then Chabi (37th) before scoring his goal from the penalty spot (55th). Onaiwu drove the point home late in the game (88th). The Violets are in 12th place.

11. Sad record for Angers… Cruel evening for Angers with a new defeat, the thirteenth in the league, against AC Ajaccio (1-2). This is a record in the history of the L1. The SCO had however done what was necessary, in the game and the state of mind, in the first period to lead after a cross strike Sima (13th). But Soumano (65th) gallised in the second act, then El Idrissy (90th + 4) offered victory to the Corsicans, their first in 2023. An inevitable descent for the red lantern?

12. Lille broken down. Mute against Nice (0-1) last weekend, Lille still has offensive power against Clermont (0-0). With only 5 shots on target out of 23 attempts, Lille have not worried a Clermont team that has not lost for five games in the league. Without David, who suffered a broken hand, LOSC lacked genius in front and is now ten points off the podium.

13. Bayern crack Mainz! Disappointing since the resumption of the Bundesliga (3 draws in 3 games), Bayern Munich revived against Mainz (4-0) in the round of 16 of the German Cup. At the start of the match, Choupo-Moting took advantage of a cross from rookie Cancelo to open the scoring (17th). Then Musiala (30th) and San (44th) drove home the point in the first half, before Davies (83rd) also scored a goal late in the game. The Rekordmeister offers himself a full of confidence.

14. Manchester United join Newcastle in the final! Winner 3-0 the first leg, Manchester United ensured their qualification for the League Cup final (against Newcastle) by winning against Nottingham Forest (2-0) in the return leg. Few inquiries, the Red Devils took the lead thanks to a goal from French striker Martial (73rd) on an assist from Rashford. Even when he does not score, has chosen in recent rare weeks, the Englishman is decisive. It was still him who then served Fred (76th) on the second but Mancunian.

15. Le Bara widens the lead. On the occasion of a late match of the 17th day of La Liga, FC Barcelona dominates Betis (2-1). Not very effective in the first period, Bara made the difference after the hour mark thanks to Raphinha (65th), then Lewandowski (80th) made the break. The goal against his camp of Kound (85th) at the end of the match had no consequences for the Barcelonans, always at the top of the ranking with eight points ahead of Real Madrid (and one more game).

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