Monaco continue on a roll after beating PSG

Monaco’s fourth consecutive victory, achieved at the Francis Le Ble stadium in Brest (1-2), lifted them to second place in Ligue 1, just behind Paris Saint-Germain. Marseille could once again be the most direct chasers at the top if they can score points when they visit Toulouse tonight.

Philippe Clement’s team extended the dream moment they were enjoying last month and that saw them move up the positions in the French competition, in addition to putting their European qualification on track. On Thursday they beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-3 in Germany in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs.

Against Brest, he set victory on track with goals from Russian Aleksandar Golovin, in the 39th minute, and Myron Boady in the 73′ minute. Monaco found themselves in a bind in the final minutes when Jeremy Le Douaron pulled one back for Brest, who are now a point behind relegation.

Rennes and Lorient meet again with victory

Lorient and Stade Rennes meet again in victory to extend the battle in Europe.

Arnaud Kalimuendo led the victory of Stade Rennes, beating Clermont at Roazhon Park (2-0). After two consecutive defeats, Bruno Genesio’s team straightened their path to be strong in fifth position, the last one that gives access to a European tournament.

Four points behind Lorient, who have not won since January 27. Two defeats and a draw hampered the journey of Régis Le Bris’ team before beating Ajaccio (3-0) today, which continues to fall, penultimate in table.

Goals from Bamba Dieng, Romain Faivre and Julien Ponceau gave Lorient victory at the Stade Du Moustoir.

Montpellier won in extremis

Finally, a last-minute goal from Wahbi Kharzri gave Montpellier victory at the Stade de l’Aube de Troyes. The 0-1 draw sent the locals into the relegation zone after conceding their fourth straight defeat in a game that saw the local, Senegalese Papa Ndiaga, sent off in the 67′ and Teji Savanier, five minutes later minutes.