Montpellier revolts, Brest assures

2 months ago 17
ARTICLE AD

Find all the results of this Sunday’s matches, counting for the 5th day of Ligue 1.

The 8-0 slap inflicted by Nice on Saint-Etienne had set the tone on Friday evening. This 5th day of

Ligue 1 will perhaps be the most prolific of all, when the time comes to do the math. In any case, there was a scent of the end of the season floating around this Sunday, despite this autumn weather all over the country.

The day had started with a confirmation: AS Monaco will have to be reckoned with. After its gala victory against Barça on Thursday evening (2-1), the club from the Principality had the head and legs to string together another success, this time against Le Havre (3-1). Teze (9th), Ben Seghir (66th) and Balogun (70th) found the back of the net for ASM. Kouzyaïev’s equaliser had revived hope for HAC, but the gap was too great. Monaco joins PSG at the top of the standings.

Brest is launched, Montpellier unlocked

Another team involved in C1, Stade Brestois also made a good impression by holding its own against Toulouse (2-0), thanks to goals from reinforcements Mama Baldé (19th) and Faivre (90th+1). Eric Roy’s men thus complete a magnificent week and continue to give themselves some breathing room in the championship, with an 11th place which keeps them away from the red zone. Toulouse is thirteenth. Nantes, for its part, confirmed its slump by conceding a frustrating draw against the red lantern, its neighbor Angers (1-1). Abdelli responded with a penalty (24th) to Lepenant’s goal for the Canaries (18th).

If SCO remains the worst student at the start of the championship, the rankings will remind us that the 3 promoted teams are bringing up the rear, and this is perhaps no coincidence, given the current situation in the elite. Because Auxerre, Ligue 2 champion, also confirmed its limitations by losing to a Montpellier team on the brink of collapse (2-3). The Burgundians were prolific offensively, scoring through Traoré (18th) and Onaiwu (78th), but they were especially weighed down by a defense that was still too porous. A double from Adams (65th, 75th) and a goal from Sagnan (71st) brought joy to La Paillade. Stuck in the depths of the rankings, these two historic and endearing clubs have their work cut out for them.

Avatar photo

Written by:

Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

Read Entire Article