Nantes

Lille Ten-man Lille hung on for a 1-0 victory at Valenciennes as they kept up the pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

Dijon and Bourg en Bresse 01 pulled off big upsets on an entertaining evening of Coupe de la Ligue action.

Valenciennes Valenciennes' eight-season stay in Ligue 1 is over after their defeat to Bordeaux condemned them to relegation on Sunday.

Olympique Lyon Hubert Fournier has played down talk that Lyon could head into the winter break top of Ligue 1 as they prepare to face Bordeaux on Sunday.

Emiliano Sala It is feared Emiliano Sala, Cardiff City's record signing, was one of two people on board an aircraft that went missing en route to Wales.

Laurent Blanc Laurent Blanc told his players to keep their focus after Sunday's 2-0 win at Nantes restored their three-point lead at the Ligue 1 summit.

Andrei Girotto said it is a great honour to work with Claudio Ranieri after leaving Chapecoense to sign a four-year deal at Nantes.

Hubert Fournier Lyon coach Hubert Fournier insists the Ligue 1 title is still in Paris Saint-Germain's hands, despite his side's two-point advantage at the top.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic ​Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc has confirmed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is available for selection for Saturday's game with Nantes.