Paris Saint-Germain faces a critical moment in Ligue 1 as they approach matchday 13. The team is currently leading the league but is closely followed by Olympique de Marseille, who have the chance to take over first place. Marseille, spearheaded by scorer Mason Greenwood, can leapfrog PSG with a victory against OGC Nice.
Marseille’s Position and Greenwood’s Performance
As of now, Marseille sits second in the standings, just two points shy of PSG and level on points with third-placed Lens. If Marseille secures a win on their visit to Nice, they will temporarily claim the top spot in Ligue 1.
Mason Greenwood, 24, has emerged as a standout player for Marseille this season. He was recently named Player of the Month for October after scoring four goals in a single match against Le Havre, contributing to a decisive 6-2 victory. His current tally for the league is seven goals, ranking him second behind Joaquín Panichelli of Strasbourg, who has nine goals, and Esteban Lepaul of Rennes, who has eight.
Injury Concerns for Marseille
Despite their strong offensive lineup, Marseille faces challenges due to defensive injuries. Facundo Medina has been sidelined with an ankle injury since September. Additionally, recent injuries to Nayef Aguerd and Amir Murillo could further impact their defensive stability in the upcoming match against Nice.
Upcoming Matches and League Table Overview
This weekend’s fixtures are crucial not just for Marseille but also for Lens and PSG. The schedule for Ligue 1 matchday 13 includes:
- Friday: Nice vs. Marseille (19:45 GMT)
- Saturday:
- Lens vs. Strasbourg (16:00 GMT)
- Rennes vs. Monaco (18:00 GMT)
- Paris SG vs. Le Havre (20:05 GMT)
- Sunday:
- Auxerre vs. Lyon (14:00 GMT)
- Nantes vs. Lorient
- Brest vs. Metz
- Toulouse vs. Angers (19:45 GMT)
- Lille vs. Paris FC
Current Ligue 1 Standings
The following is the latest standings as Ligue 1 reaches matchday 13:
| 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 |
As the league continues, PSG’s fate may hinge not only on their ability to fend off Marseille but also on their upcoming Champions League commitments. Their next match in that tournament could pose challenges to their Ligue 1 aspirations.
