Zapping Foot National Coupe de France: Calais, Quevilly, El-Biar, … the greatest exploits of the competition
The first half of the 2024-2025 Ligue 1 season has delivered its verdict, and Paris Saint-Germain, reigning French champion, continues to assert its hegemony. With 43 points on the clock, the Parisians finished the first leg undefeated, thanks to an impressive record of 13 wins and 4 draws. Dominant both offensively and defensively, Luis Enrique's men seem unstoppable in their quest for a new national coronation. Behind them, Olympique de Marseille occupies a solid second place. With 36 points, the Marseille club is seven points behind PSG but has a comfortable lead of five points over AS Monaco, currently third. The Principality club will have to be wary of its pursuers, since Nice (4th), Lille (5th) and Lyon (6th) remain in ambush. These teams stand by just three points, promising a tough fight for European places in the months to come. They will have to maintain exemplary regularity to hope to obtain a ticket for a European competition.
At the bottom of the table, the situation is alarming for Montpellier. With only nine points, the Hérault club brings up the rear and will have to react quickly to hope to maintain their position. Le Havre, 17th with 12 points, is also in the relegation zone. AS Saint-Étienne currently occupies the play-off place (16th) with a minimal delay on its direct competitors such as Nantes, Rennes, Angers and Reims. Nothing is yet decided in this championship where every point will count, both in the fight for the title and in the battle to maintain it. The challenges of the return phase promise to be crucial for all the clubs concerned.
The ranking at the end of the first leg:
To summarize
Undefeated and imperial, Paris Saint-Germain dominates Ligue 1 at the end of the first leg, leaving its pursuers at bay. Behind, the battle for European places rages between Marseille, Monaco, Nice, Lille and Lyon. Meanwhile, the fight for survival promises to be tight, with Montpellier in great danger and several clubs still in turmoil. A look back at a first half of the season full of twists and turns.
