The race for the Ligue 1 title is heating up. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) currently leads, but this could change. Olympique de Marseille, spearheaded by Mason Greenwood, is poised to challenge PSG’s dominance during the 13th round of matches.
Upcoming Matches Affecting the Title Race
On Friday, Marseille travels to Nice. A victory there would temporarily elevate them to the top of the standings. As it stands, Marseille is two points behind PSG and tied with Lens, who is also in contention.
Mason Greenwood’s Impact on Marseille
Mason Greenwood has emerged as a key player for Marseille, having joined in 2024. His performance has been exceptional, earning him the title of Ligue 1 Player of the Month for October. During this time, he scored four goals in a 6-2 victory over Le Havre.
- Current Goals: 7 in Ligue 1
- Top Scorers: Joaquín Panichelli (Strasbourg) – 9 goals, Esteban Lepaul (Rennes) – 8 goals
Coach Roberto De Zerbi has high hopes for Greenwood’s potential, expressing a desire for him to reach the level of top players in Europe.
Defensive Challenges for Marseille
As they prepare for Nice, Marseille’s defense is under scrutiny. They face significant challenges due to injuries affecting key defenders:
- Facundo Medina – ankle injury since September
- Nayef Aguerd – suffers from pubalgia
- Amir Murillo – returning from a thigh injury
Marseille must address these weaknesses if they wish to secure the top spot.
Other Matches to Watch
Meanwhile, Lens will host Strasbourg on Saturday. PSG plays later that day against Le Havre at Parc des Princes. They are expected to secure a win, which will keep them in the hunt for the title.
Ligue 1 Standings Overview
| Position | Team | Points | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris SG | 27 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 11 | +13 |
| 2 | Marseille | 25 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 11 | +17 |
| 3 | Lens | 25 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 11 | +10 |
| 4 | Strasbourg | 22 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 16 | +8 |
| 5 | Lille | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 15 | +8 |
Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcomes of these matches. The fight for the Ligue 1 title promises to be thrilling as teams vie for supremacy. Expect surprises as the season unfolds.
