Ligue 1 – Matchday 31 takeaways: PSG pull away, Metz almost in Ligue 2 | OneFootball

On Matchday 31 of Ligue 1 2025-2026, Paris Saint-Germain won 0-3 against Angers at the Stade Raymond-Kopa. A result that allows them to pull further clear at the top of Ligue 1 before taking on Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final (first leg this Tuesday, second leg on Wednesday, May 6).

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PSG clearly wanted to win, but also to manage their effort ahead of the first meeting with Bayern Munich. They did an excellent job of meeting those objectives with a serious performance and a deserved 0-3 victory. It gives them a bit more breathing room in the title race.

Indeed, Lens had produced a superb comeback the day before at Brest, but it was not enough to win. The 3-3 draw was quite an achievement after trailing 3-0 at half-time, especially away from home, except that the two “dropped” points are excellent news for PSG.

Behind them, Lyon did what mattered with their win over Auxerre, even if they lacked a bit of control. Corentin Tolisso’s introduction in the 59th minute (at 1-1) was a real plus for OL, who were able to go 3-1 up thanks in particular to a goal and an assist from the attacking midfielder. Auxerre gave themselves a few minutes of hope late in the match (3-2, 88th minute), but could not grab what might have been a precious point.

Lyon therefore held on to 3rd place (there may even be a slight dream of a surprise 2nd-place finish), while Lille remain level on points and also tied on goal difference thanks to a hard-fought and valuable win away to Paris FC. Rennes also had to battle in the derby against Nantes, but eventually found the solutions in stoppage time to stay right behind. While also pushing away the competition.

Indeed, OM ended the matchday with a very mixed performance against Nice, plus the frustration of conceding the 1-1 right at the end of the match. Monaco, for their part, slipped up against a determined Toulouse side, even though it looked like the Monégasques might run away with it at 0-2 in the first half after a very poor start from TFC. But Carles Martinez Novell’s team managed to respond and hold a side that dropped precious points, confirming a more difficult spell.

Finally, while Nantes therefore dropped more points and continue moving toward Ligue 2, Le Havre and Metz played out a particularly spectacular draw. It was an entertaining 4-4, but one that helps neither side. Le Havre are still not safe, while Metz failed to take advantage of the other results to climb and keep hoping. Relegation is almost certain.

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