Paris Saint-Germain outclassed Lyon to move to finally climb to the top-spot as Lille stuttered against Nantes.

The Ligue 1 title race took an interesting turn this weekend with the leader tag changing hands in an extraordinary fashion. Former top-spot occupants Lille were subjected to one of the upsets of the season, losing 2-1 in their own backyard against Nantes to pave the way for their subsequent demotion.

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain capitalized on Les Dogues' mishap and took hold of the golden opportunity presented to climb up into the first position with a resounding 4-2 win over rivals Lyon. Prior to that, AS Monaco added to their impressive charge in the title race by securing a 4-0 away win over St Etienne.

Top five teams in Ligue 1

A grandstand final lap in the Ligue 1 is inevitable at this point with up to four clubs being in contention for the title. Paris Saint-Germain finally ascended into the No.1 position at the expense of Lyon after Lille's shocking plight. AS Monaco's win over St Etienne meant that they will go into the international break with just four points separating them and the top spot. RC Lens completed the top five by registering a 2-1 away win over Strasbourg on Sunday.

 

Top 3 scorers in Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappe added to his impressive haul this season by hitting a brace in PSG's big win over Lyon. Memphis Depay's inability to net against Les Parisiens meant that he finished the game week in the second position on the leaderboard with 14 goals while Kevin Volland completed the top three with 13 goals after failing to score in Monaco's win over St Etienne.

Ligue 1 - Top headlines

  • Mbappe makes Ligue 1 history with 100th goal: Kylian Mbappe secured another career milestone in PSG's win over Lyon on Sunday as he became the youngest player to reach 100 Ligue 1 goals. The Frenchman hit a brace in remarkable fashion to guide the defending champions to an emphatic 4-2 win that lifted them to the top spot in Ligue 1.

  • Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs vote to block players leaving EU: The 40 clubs from Ligue 1 and 2 agreed unanimously to block their players from leaving the European Union and the European Economic Area for the international break, as a result of the quarantine period they would have to undergo on upon returning to France due to fears of Covid-19 transmission overseas. The decision particularly comes as a huge blow for countries facing important qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations.

  • Lyon head coach targets Ligue 1 title win despite slump: Lyon manager Rudi Garcia has insisted that his side still has its sight on the league title despite being dealt a blow by PSG on Sunday. His men suffered a disappointing 4-2 defeat at home against the defending champions and were unable to ascend the top spot of the Ligue 1 table as a result.

  • PSG set sight on Neymar's contract extension: Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr is reportedly the next man in line to sign a new contract after Paris Saint-Germain successfully renewed the contracts of Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat. The French club remains committed to keeping its key players and Neymar is said to be interested in staying after adapting well to life in Paris.

Top matches to watch in the Ligue 1, April 3 - April 4, 2021

  • AS Monaco vs Metz: The league's third-placed side will lock-horns with Europa League-chasing Metz in the first game of the competition when it resumes after the international break. A win for the former could also prove crucial in the title race with the top-two clubs set for a crunch showdown.

  • Paris Saint-Germain vs Lille: Ligue 1's prime title contenders will lock horns in a potential title decider after the international break. With just three points separating the pair, both sides will look to make a statement by securing all three points.

  • RC Lens vs Lyon: Lens will aim to add to their remarkable form this season by dashing the title hopes of Lyon when they meet after the international break. The former sit in the fifth position with the prospect of qualifying for the Europa League well within their grasp.

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