There were 5 games left on this 33rd day and not the least because PSG, OL, OM and Stade Rennais played at the same time. Glory to the leader who could be crowned today with a better result than Marseille. Before thinking about the party, Pochettino had to compose without the many absent (Verratti, Kimpembe, Messi, Kurzawa, Draxler, Paredes, Herrera, Diallo injured or Neymar suspended) and took the opportunity to experiment with a three-way defense with Marquinhos, Ramos and Kehrer. There was not much tension in this meeting. After the undoubtedly serious knee injury of Boufal (12th), the Parisians gained the advantage without forcing thanks to Mbappé (28th) and then Ramos (45th +2). After returning from the locker room, the chances multiplied and it was Marquinhos who took an even more comfortable lead (77th). Paris won 3-0, finishing in ten after the clumsy eviction of Michut (90th + 2) but Paris waits.
Because at the same time, OM managed to postpone PSG’s 10th French championship title. The Phocaeans went on to win 3-2, but were mistreated at the Vélodrome for receiving Nantes. Without Milik at the kick-off, but with Payet, Bakambu and Harit, they failed to convert their first chances, drawn by the Congolese (11th and 29th) and the Moroccan (16th). The Canaries then took the opportunity to open Girotto’s score from a corner (26th), only through a lot of perseverance Payet equalized from the penalty spot (36th). A short-lived joy as the visitors quickly recaptured the lead via Coco (41st). Determined to return, Marseille stepped up the pressure, equalizing on another penalty from Payet (55th) and even led to the score for Harit (75th). The end of the match was a bit odd and on a false rhythm, but OM did very well and took a six point lead over their trio of pursuers.
Superb operation for OM and Strasbourg, OL almost says goodbye to Europe
In this trio we find Monaco but especially the actors of this duel between Strasbourg and Rennes. Carried by the fire of the La Meinau crowd, Racing quickly took control on a goal from Diallo (4th). A good start then not much for the locals, well moved by enterprising Bretons. The odds were linked by Tait (11th), Traoré (19th) then Terrier (27th), Sels also worked, before being beaten by Martin Terrier (54th) after the break. This equalizer was necessary to wake up the Alsatian. The latter ended this meeting better and after attempts by Ajorque (63rd), Nyamasi (66th) and Gameiro (71st), Ajorque recovered his team definitively (77th). Defeated 2-1, the Rennais fall from above and are level with their evening opponents.
Europe already seemed complicated to reach OL, it is now almost unreachable. Only a result in Brest could keep hope, but the Gones delivered a performance in the image of their season, irregular and uncontrollable (2-1 defeat). Led by a penalty from Mounié, Lyon came back late in this section thanks to the inevitable Dembélé (72nd) pass on the kick, Brest recaptured the lead after a header from Cardona (74th). 8th and 7 points behind Monaco, the latter virtually qualified for a continental cup, OL is unlikely to be European next season. Because Lens also passed him thanks to his 2-0 victory over Montpellier tonight. Pereira Da Costa (37th) and Ganago (75th) are the blood and gold scorers of the evening.
The Ligue 1 classification can be found here†
The results of the 9 p.m. matches:
Brest 2 – 1 EL: Mounié (sp 28th), Cardona (74th); Dembele (72nd)
lens 2 – 0 Montpellier: Pereira Da Costa (37th), Ganago (75th)
Anger 0 – 3 PSG : Mbappe (28th), Ramos (45th +2), Marquinhos (77th)
Strasbourg 2 – 1 Rennes: Diallo (4th), Ajorque (77th); Hollow (54th)
TO 3 – 2 Nantes: Payet (sp 36th, sp 55th, Harit 75th); Girotto (26th), Coco (41st)
