Ligue 1 Weekend Review: Who Took Control, Who Stumbled?

A roundup of this weekend’s pivotal Ligue 1 fixtures: winners, losers, surprise performances and how the table is reshaping heading into the next international break.

The latest round of Ligue 1 produced several key moments that could shape the climb to the top (and the fight to avoid the drop). Here are the matches that matter and what they tell us about the state of French football in November 2025.

Biggest upsets & milestone wins

RC Lens 4-1 AS Monaco — A massive result for Lens, who dismantled Monaco away to assert themselves as a serious contender. Lens’s attacking sharpness continues to impress.

Olympique de Marseille 3-0 Stade Brestois 29 — Home dominance from Marseille, making a statement at the Orange Vélodrome and climbing back into contention.

Angers SCO 2-0 AJ Auxerre — A crucial win for Angers in the lower half, giving them breathing space as the season progresses.

Paris Saint‑Germain 3-2 Olympique Lyonnais — The title favourites showed grit in a tight clash in Lyon, preserving their status but still under pressure to maintain consistency.

Implications for the table & trends

With Lens rising and Monaco faltering, the title race may be opening up more than expected. Marseille’s win signals they’re regaining momentum after a patchy start. Lower down, Angers’s success could signal a turnaround — but one win won’t guarantee survival.

Defensively, the league appears more balanced: multiple teams are capable of high-scoring wins, meaning goal difference could matter more than ever this season.

Players to watch this week

Lens’s strike-force — their fluid attack is turning results in their favour.
Marseille’s home form — if they build on this win, they’ll be serious challengers.
Angers’s defensive resilience — keeping a clean sheet and backing it up with a goal shows maturity.
PSG’s consistency — they still win, but slipping points could cost them if others surge.

What to watch this week

The pressure is mounting: every match now carries greater weight with the international break approaching and clubs vying for positioning.

Conclusion

This weekend in Ligue 1 wasn’t just another set of fixtures — it may mark the point where the narrative of the season shifts. Whether it’s a challenger emerging, or a favourite faltering, the landscape is changing and your sports section can ride that wave.