Lille and Monaco neutralize each other, Rennes takes temporary lead in Ligue 1

Lille and Monaco drew 1-1, missing the chance to lead Ligue 1, while Rennes took the provisional top spot after defeating Strasbourg 3-0. Monaco struggled despite having a player advantage for over thirty minutes after Tanguy Nianzou's red card. Coach Filipe Luis expressed disappointment over the team's three-match winless streak. Other matches ended in draws, including Angers vs. Lorient and Auxerre vs. Le Mans. Marseille narrowly defeated Havre 4-3, marking their third consecutive league victory. RC Lens won against Paris FC 2-1, with Florian Thauvin shining in his 300th Ligue 1 match.