Sochaux

PSG A second-half penalty from Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave 10-man Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 victory at Marseille on Sunday.

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.

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

Neymar With a last-16 Champions League tie against Real Madrid just a week away, avoiding injuries in a Coupe de France win pleased Unai Emery.

Montpellier Montpellier's first win in 12 matches - a 2-0 triumph at 10-man Sochaux - saw them move a step closer to Ligue 1 safety on Saturday.

Neymar After celebrating his 26th birthday with a party in Paris, Brazilian superstar Neymar has been given the week off.

Claudio Ranieri Monaco coach Claudio Ranieri may rest players for his side's trip to Sochaux on Saturday but said he is wary of the Ligue 1 strugglers.

Sochaux The Ligue 1 relegation battle took another turn on Saturday as both Valenciennes and Sochaux claimed much-needed victories.

Clermont Corinne Diacre has the ideal opportunity to claim her maiden win as Clermont coach in the Coupe de la Ligue on Tuesday.

Ligue 1 strugglers Reims suffered a 4-1 Coupe de France thrashing against third-tier Chambly, while Troyes needed extra-time at Dunkerque.