Ligue 1 chaos: Lyon's slump deepens as PSG cling to slender lead
Ligue 1 delivered a dramatic weekend as key teams struggled to secure wins. Lyon's poor form continued with a goalless draw against 10-man Le Havre, while Marseille strengthened their hold on third place. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain maintained their slender lead at the top, helped by a postponed match for Nantes.
Le Havre held Lyon to a 0-0 draw despite playing with 10 men for over half the match. Defender Stephan Zagadou was sent off in the 56th minute for a dangerous foul on Endrick. The hosts came close to scoring, striking the woodwork twice, but Lyon's winless streak in the league now stretches to four games.
Lyon's failure to win leaves them two points adrift of Marseille, who secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Auxerre. The result widened the gap between the two sides in the race for European spots. Elsewhere, Lens missed the chance to reclaim top spot after a 2-1 defeat at Lorient. Paris Saint-Germain now lead the table by a single point, with a game in hand. Their advantage was helped by Nantes agreeing to delay their fixture, giving PSG extra preparation time for their Champions League clash with Chelsea. At the bottom, Metz's struggles continued with a 4-3 loss to Toulouse. The defeat extended their winless run to 14 matches, leaving them firmly rooted at the foot of the table.
The weekend's results left PSG in control at the summit, though their lead remains slim. Lyon's slump deepens, while Marseille's win keeps them firmly in the top-three battle. Le Havre's resilient display, despite going down to 10 men, added to the frustration for a Lyon side desperate for points.
