Lille warmed up for next week's trip to Liverpool in the Champions League by coming from behind to beat Nice 2-1 on Friday and climb up to third place in Ligue 1 as they capitalised on Monaco's surprise defeat earlier.

French Ligue 1 results on Friday: Lens v Paris Saint-Germain (1600), Rennes v Brest (1800), Lyon v Toulouse (2005)

But opposite, LOSC will also be hungry. Bruno Genesio gave a big rant after the draw at Auxerre on Friday evening (0-0) and certain players singled out will have a response to give. All the ingredients are there for this shock to keep its promises.

The match is being played at the Vélodrome, a month after an intense 1-1 in Ligue 1, with OM aiming for the Cup as a priority in the absence of European competition. The match will be broadcast at 9:10 p.m. on France 2 and beIN SPORTS 3, with streaming options available on France TV and beIN Connect.

Jonathan David (first in Ligue 1 with 11 goals) and Hamed Junior Traore (fifth with seven goals) meet when Lille OSC visit AJ Auxerre on January 10, 2025 at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps

Marseille will enjoy home advantage, when visitors Strasbourg swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the Ligue 1 competition.

Paris Saint-Germain received a favourable draw in the Coupe de France Round of 16. Luis Enrique’s side will face third-tier side Le Mans. With the likes of AS Monaco, Olympique de Marseille,

Second-placed Olympique Marseille is at the Stade Vélodrome as Ligue 1 hosts a highly intensive game in Round 18 between home team Marseille and visiting Strasbourg. This year, both of them are in spectacular streaks since Marseille hasn't tasted defeat in its last eight outings.

Bradley Barcola showed new signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia he will not easily give up his place in the Paris Saint-Germain line-up as his late strike gave the Ligue 1 leaders a 2-1 win at Lens on Saturday.

Bradley Barcola scored a stunning late winner as PSG beat Lens 2-1, keeping their unbeaten Ligue 1 streak alive.

French Ligue 1 table after Saturday's early match (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

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