Caen

Mario Balotelli Monaco pegged back a Mario Balotelli inspired Nice in the Derby de la Cote d'Azur, while Dimtri Payet stole the show for Marseille.

Paris Saint-Germain set a new points record, Monaco moved second and Rennes climbed to sixth in round 19 of Ligue 1.

PSG Paris Saint-Germain are in rough shape heading into their UEFA Champions League clash with Chelsea after suffering four injuries and a last-gasp collapse to draw 2-2 with Caen in Ligue 1.

Lorient will face Troyes in a relegation play-off as Nancy and Bastia dropped down to Ligue 2, while Caen and Dijon claimed Ligue 1 safety.

Unai Emery An experimental PSG line-up featuring Timothy Weah and Christopher Nkunku played out a 0-0 draw that ensured Caen's Ligue 1 survival.

Lyon and Caen were the two sides to record victories in Ligue 1 on Sunday as Paris Saint-Germain's unbeaten run finally ended.

Another season of dominance is expected for PSG in Ligue 1, but the likes of Monaco and Lyon will attempt to reign supreme in France.

Marcelo Bielsa Coach Marcelo Bielsa claimed the "very attacking system" he selected for Marseille was to blame for their 3-2 defeat at home to Caen in Ligue 1.

Steed Malbranque Veteran midfielder Steed Malbranque has signed a one-year deal with Caen after his contract with Lyon came to an end.