Ligue 1 – Matchday 28: Lens and OM big losers, stalemate at bottom | OneFootball

On Matchday 28 of Ligue 1 2025-2026, Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 3-1 win over Toulouse at the Parc des Princes (PSG/Toulouse video highlights). A result that strengthens their hold on 1st place ahead of an ever-thrilling race for Europe.

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The return after the international break is never easy, even less so with the Champions League coming just a few days later. But PSG did their job well ahead of Wednesday’s first-leg quarter-final against Liverpool. While managing playing time, Paris showed great energy and produced some very good passages of play against a Toulouse side capable of causing problems.

That allowed them to take 3 precious points, giving them some breathing room over Lens despite having a game in hand. The team in 2nd place slipped up against a ruthless Lille in the Derby du Nord. The 3-0 scoreline was clear, and RCL were nowhere near it.

Monaco made a major statement with their 2-1 win over Olympique de Marseille, despite Marseille enjoying a slight edge. But everyone knows efficiency is what matters most at the highest level. And those points are invaluable in the race for Europe, while OM are looking increasingly vulnerable.

Rennes also took advantage after a wild and spectacular Breton derby, showing strong mental resolve and attacking quality despite a less-than-solid defense. Enough to keep aiming for a fine European campaign next season.

Behind them, Strasbourg handled the restart well before facing Mainz (first leg of the Conference League quarter-final). That was despite the absence of Joaquin Panichelli, as they cruised to a 3-1 win over Nice, who are still not certain to remain in Ligue 1 next season.

Those two teams also caught up with Olympique Lyonnais, who left Angers frustrated after dominating but failing to score against the team in 12th place. Angers themselves do not have too much to fear in the relegation battle, especially since everyone around them also picked up just one point: Paris FC drew at Lorient (a fairly good result for the Parisians, less so for the Bretons), while Le Havre drew with Auxerre and Metz with Nantes. A set of results that satisfies none of those four teams. But at least they avoided the worst.

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