Rennes in command in France

Rennes secured a 3-0 victory over Strasbourg, taking the lead in Ligue 1 with 16 points. Marseille defeated Le Havre 4-3, moving to eighth place. Other matches included a 1-1 draw between Auxerre and Le Mans, and goalless draws for Angers vs. Lorient and Toulouse vs. Troyes. Monaco and Lille also ended in a 1-1 draw, allowing Rennes to lead the standings. Strasbourg, managed by Hugo Oliveira, fell to 16th place with seven points.