PARIS (AP) — Things remain tense in Ligue 1, with Paris Saint-Germain not as dominant as they were on the European stage in this crucial final stretch.
current french champion 3-0 victory over Nantes They played at the Parc des Princes in midweek, but had suffered their fifth loss in the French league last weekend (compared to their second loss last season). Lost 2-1 at home to Lyon.
They have five games remaining in Ligue 1, with only four points separating them from second-placed Reims ahead of Saturday’s game against Angers.
Luis Enrique’s team will have to move to Reims in May after the league ends The game on April 11th has been postponed. Because PSG participates in the Champions League. And PSG has a busy schedule due to the Champions League, so they are far from being crowned champions of Ligue 1.
“We wanted a more open and competitive league? We got that,” Enrique said. “Lens has had a very good season, but it will be difficult until the final game.”
Mr Lens will travel to Brest on Friday.
major matches
While the duel for the title is drawing attention, the battle for Champions League qualification is equally close.
Seven-time champions Lyon lead fourth-placed Lille on goal difference, and the top three will qualify directly for the Champions League, with the team qualifying in fourth place. Lyon host struggling Auxerre on Saturday, while Lille face Paris FC on Sunday.
Although hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were dashed by the recession, 10th loss of the season. Marseille remain hopeful ahead of hosting Nice at the Velodrome Stadium on Sunday despite being just two points behind Lyon.
Fifth place Rennes, one point ahead of Marseille, is also participating and will face Nantes.
Rennes has been transformed into: Coach Frank Hayes —He has won six out of eight games since taking office.
Featured players
Afonso Moreira: The 21-year-old Portuguese forward produced his best performance of the season against PSG, according to his coach Paulo Fonseca, and was outstanding both in breaking in from the left and keeping possession. He also works well with Brazilian forward Endrik, which could be an important partnership for the remainder of the game.
Dominic Greif: The impressive Slovakian followed up on his excellent performance in the previous game, scoring a great goal for Lyon this season and also saving a penalty against PSG.
Esteban Leport: He was not at the club when he was released by Lyon a few years ago, but is now Ligue 1’s top scorer in Rennes with 17 goals. RuPaul shoots with all kinds of precision and has a knack for finding space.
Ilan Kebar: The Algerian midfielder is Paris FC’s top scorer with nine goals and his outstanding recent form has been at the heart of the club’s inspired regeneration under his manager. Antoine Combouare.
Activity suspended
PSG will be without Vicinha, as the Portuguese midfielder limped off with a right leg injury sustained in the match against Lyon. PSG announced that Vicinha will be absent due to heel inflammation caused by a bruise he sustained during the match.
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