Ligue 1 Standings: Paris Remains on Top as Marseille and Lyon Stay in the Hunt
The French Ligue 1 standings remain competitive following an exciting weekend of matches. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) currently holds the top position, maintaining their lead despite a thrilling 3-3 draw against Strasbourg at Parc des Princes.
Ligue 1 Standings Overview
As of now, PSG sits at the summit of the table with 17 points. Strasbourg closely trails with 16 points, showcasing their strong season despite the challenging match in Paris.
Challengers in the Race
Marseille and Lyon, both with 15 points, are in hot pursuit. They have the opportunity to equal or surpass PSG’s lead based on their performances on Saturday against Havre and Nice, respectively.
- PSG: 17 points
- Strasbourg: 16 points
- Marseille: 15 points
- Lyon: 15 points
- Monaco: 13 points
- Lens: 13 points
Monaco aims to close the gap as they face Angers. Meanwhile, Lens will host Paris FC on Sunday, eyeing a similar goal.
Mid-Table Battle
The mid-table remains tightly contested, with teams like Lille, Paris FC, Toulouse, and Rennes all accumulating between 10 and 11 points. This balance reflects the competitive nature of the league early in the season.
Brest and Nice are looking to regain momentum, both currently at 8 points. In contrast, Lorient, Le Havre, Nantes, and Auxerre are struggling with just 6 points each, striving to escape the relegation zone.
Relegation Threat
The bottom of the table poses a significant concern. Angers, with only 5 points, and Metz, struggling at just 2 points, have yet to secure a win this season, highlighting their challenging start.
The eighth round of Ligue 1 action will continue until Sunday evening, wrapping up with a match between Nantes and Lille at 20:45.
