Ligue 1: Matchday 8 key points, PSG v Strasbourg the big clash | OneFootball

On Matchday 8 of the 2025–2026 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain face Strasbourg at the Parc des Princes this Friday at 8:45 p.m. A “clash” to resume after the international break, from which others could well benefit.

The standings:

The matches:

First hosts third, it’s a great fixture in the league. All the more so with the potential in play and chance creation. The downside is that we’re coming out of an international break right before the Champions League, and there could be some squad management on both sides. But there will certainly be quality and a desire to restart “strong.”

Between them, OM will be lurking with Le Havre coming to town. The 3 points will naturally be the target for this in-form team before the break. Still, beware of nasty surprises. Olympique Lyonnais, AS Monaco, and Lille will also be favorites and should take advantage of the top-of-the-table clash. Except they have one thing in common: a misstep before the international fixtures. Monaco remain inconsistent, Lille didn’t fully capitalize on a depleted PSG, and Lyon were overturned by Toulouse.

TFC will also have to confirm in order to latch back onto Europe. You have to respect the opponent, but a match against a deeply struggling Metz has to be won to show real ambition.

The other big showdown in the European race will be between Lens and Paris, who share the trait of having finished very strongly before the break. It will probably be a great match to follow. The one between Lorient and Brest looks more like a derby to gain a bit of breathing room in the battle for survival.

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