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Paris Saint-Germain and Lille rise in Ligue 1 standings after round 12 match-ups

Updated:2025-10-25 08:01    Views:154

In the latest installment of the French top flight, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lille have risen to the top of their respective Ligue 1 standings following their most recent round of fixtures.

The reigning champions PSG, led by coach Mauricio Pochettino, opened their campaign with a dominant display against Dijon on Saturday. The Argentine tactician's side dominated possession throughout the match and were rewarded for their efforts as they defeated the hosts 4-0.

Meanwhile, Lille, who finished runners-up last season, had a tougher time against Bordeaux at home. Despite being down to ten men for much of the match, the Nord-Ouest outfit managed to hold on to their lead until the final whistle was blown. Goals from Yussuf Poulsen and Florian Thauvin ensured that the visitors left Stade de la Meinau with all three points.

Despite their impressive performances, both teams face tough challenges ahead. PSG will need to maintain their high level of performance if they want to retain their title, while Lille will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against Bordeaux and build momentum heading into the second half of the season.

Overall, it looks like the race for the top spot in Ligue 1 is heating up, with two of the league's top teams battling it out for supremacy. As the season progresses, we can expect to see some exciting matches and plenty of twists and turns along the way.



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