Ligue 1 – Key takeaways from matchday 17: PSG chase Lens, OM self-destruct | OneFootball

During the 17th matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026, Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1 against Paris FC at the Parc des Princes (video summary PSG/Paris FC). A match that allows them to stay in touch with Lens, as well as distance themselves from Olympique de Marseille and Lille.

Matchday Results –

Current Standings –

PSG did not shine against Paris FC, but they secured the essential with their 2-1 victory. In a rather strange rhythm, PSG seemed to mainly seek possession in the second half and not really to hurt when it was possible. There were still a few chances, almost always poorly finished.

Lens indeed started the year 2026 very well with a comfortable 0-3 victory in Toulouse. The red card received by the Toulouse team in the 23rd minute likely helped, especially since all the goals were scored in the second half.

And expulsion was a major theme of the weekend: Monaco confirmed its problems and got into trouble again, this time with a red card in the 70th minute while it was 1-2. Europe is slipping further away, while Lyon is catching up and can hope well.

Lille also received an early red card, in the 14th minute, in their 0-2 defeat against Rennes, who continues an impressive comeback in the race for Europe. Always with a certain success (11 shots to 14, 3 on target on each side, 57% possession).

Olympique de Marseille also complicated its task and went all out: red cards in the 26th (0-0) and 56th (0-1) minutes for a 0-2 defeat against a still mixed Nantes. But the points will be beneficial in the race for survival, while OM makes a significant misstep.

The Nice/Strasbourg match took place without a red card and with a small surprise from Nice. While the period is critical, with 16 absentees, Claude Puel managed to lead his team which will do well. While Strasbourg, disturbed by the possible departure of their coach to Chelsea, is dragging and risks paying for it in the end.

Regarding survival, Brest and Le Havre took important points against Auxerre and Angers, which no one can really be satisfied with in Lorient and Metz at the end of their draw.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.