Lorient

Mario Balotelli Nice closed the gap on leaders Monaco and moved above PSG in the Ligue 1 table despite Mario Balotelli seeing red against Lorient.

Monaco Monaco will aim to keep their unbeaten run alive when they travel to face a Reims side that has lost just one of their last 10 home games.

Monaco Leonardo Jardim has played down Monaco's chances of fighting for the Ligue 1 title even if they can halt table-toppers Lyon's superb run on Sunday.

Monaco James Rodriguez's double helped Monaco win 2-0 at Bastia and keep in touch with Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Monaco Paris Saint-Germain's trip to face Monaco at Stade Louis II on Sunday headlines the action in Ligue 1 this weekend.

Olympique Marseille Marseille's hopes of UEFA Champions League qualification took another blow as they lost 1-0 at Bordeaux on Sunday.

PSG Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Ajaccio 3-1 as the Coupe de la Ligue holders avoided a shock upset in the last 16 on Wednesday.

Unai Emery Head coach Unai Emery was very pleased with Paris Saint-Germain's response against Lorient.

Jordan Ayew Lorient moved themselves out of the Ligue 1 drop zone after a thrilling 5-3 win at Marseille, whose title challenge appears to be over.

Following sexist banners displayed in a win at Lyon, Lille have offered free entry to women for their clash with Lorient.