In a gripping contest at the Stade du Moustoir, Lorient held league leaders Paris Saint-Germain to a fiercely competitive 1-1 draw. All the key moments arrived after halftime, as both sides traded goals in quick succession before settling for a share of the points.
PSG opened the scoring just minutes after the restart when Nuno Mendes bundled home following an excellent build-up by Desire Doue. Yet Lorient replied almost instantly through Igor Silva, who powered a shot past Lucas Chevalier after a parried cross from Kouassi.
The game then saw both teams push for a winner Bradley Barcola and Théo Le Bris missing gilt-edged chances. PSG’s evening worsened when Doue was forced off with a hamstring injury.
Metz 2–0 Lens: Hein’s Heroics Seal Stunning Win
At the Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz produced one of the surprises of the weekend by defeating Lens 2-0, inspired by Gauthier Hein’s brilliance and bravery.
After a goalless first half, the game turned in the final ten minutes. Hein opened the scoring in the 87th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot with a powerful left-footed strike into the top right corner. As Lens pushed for an equaliser, Metz struck again in stoppage time Ibou Sané led a blistering counterattack, setting up Hein, who fired home from close range to seal the victory.
Hein’s joy turned bittersweet moments later when he received a second yellow card for excessive celebration, leaving Metz with ten men for the final seconds. Still, it was a night to remember for the hosts, who claimed a valuable three points and a clean sheet.
Nice 2–0 Lille: Diop and Jansson Fire Les Aiglons to Victory
Over at the Allianz Riviera, Nice continued their impressive run with a commanding 2-0 victory over Lille.
The hosts took the lead in the 29th minute when Sofiane Diop confidently dispatched a penalty, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. Lille struggled to break through Nice’s organised defence, while Morgan Sanson orchestrated play brilliantly from midfield.
In the 87th minute, Nice doubled their advantage as Sanson’s perfectly weighted through ball found Isak Jansson, who rifled a powerful right-footed shot into the top left corner. The strike sealed the win and underlined Nice’s reputation as one of Ligue 1’s most efficient and disciplined sides this season.
Weekend Summary: Tight Margins and Tactical Battles
Across Ligue 1, this weekend delivered tactical intrigue and dramatic finishes. PSG’s draw keeps them top but exposed their need for sharper attacking precision. Lorient gained a morale-boosting point, Metz reignited their campaign with a statement win over Lens, and Nice solidified their top-four ambitions by dismantling Lille with style.
As the league table tightens, every point now carries added weight — and this weekend proved once again that in France’s top flight, no match is ever predictable.
