As the 13th round of the Ligue 1 approaches, Paris Saint-Germain’s lead is under threat. On Friday night, Olympique de Marseille, featuring standout striker Mason Greenwood, can seize the top spot if they secure a win against Nice. Currently, Marseille is two points behind PSG, sharing the same points with Lens, and they will be the first among the top three to take the field.
Marseille’s Ambition to Claim Ligue 1 Leadership
Marseille enters this match after the international break, holding the second position in the league. Coach Roberto De Zerbi is optimistic about Greenwood, who is making waves in this season’s competition. In October, he dazzled fans with his performance, scoring four goals in a remarkable victory over Le Havre, earning him the title of Player of the Month.
Mason Greenwood: The Key Player
The English forward, aged 24, has been with Marseille since 2024. With 7 goals in Ligue 1, Greenwood is only surpassed by Joaquín Panichelli of Strasbourg, who has 9 goals, and Esteban Lepaul of Rennes, who has 8 goals. De Zerbi has expressed his hope that Greenwood will evolve into one of Europe’s finest players.
Defensive Challenges Ahead
Despite their attacking prowess, Marseille faces defensive challenges. Facundo Medina has been sidelined since September with an ankle injury. Additionally, Nayef Aguerd is struggling with a pubalgia, while Amir Murillo recently returned from injury after a muscle issue that affected his national team duties.
Upcoming Matches in Ligue 1
This weekend, other key matchups will unfold. On Saturday, Lens will host Strasbourg, looking to solidify their position in the top three. Meanwhile, PSG will have a crucial match against Le Havre at Parc des Princes. They will need to stay focused ahead of their Champions League clash with Tottenham next week, following a disappointing loss to Bayern Munich.
Ligue 1 Fixture Schedule
- Friday: Nice vs Marseille (19h45 GMT)
- Saturday:
- Lens vs Strasbourg (16h00 GMT)
- Rennes vs Monaco (18h00 GMT)
- Paris SG vs Le Havre (20h05 GMT)
- Sunday:
- Auxerre vs Lyon (14h00 GMT)
- Nantes vs Lorient
- Brest vs Metz
- Toulouse vs Angers (16h15 GMT)
- Lille vs Paris FC (19h45 GMT)
Ligue 1 Standings
| Position | Team | Points | Games 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 |
This weekend’s matches are critical in the race for Ligue 1 titles. All eyes will be on Marseille and PSG as they battle for supremacy in French football.
