Ligue 1, Week 35: Montpellier Draw, PSG Win, Title Race On

Montpellier could have all but put the title race to bed this week in Ligue 1, but it’s still going thanks to their draw on Tuesday and PSG’s win on Wednesday. The gap between Montpellier and PSG is down to just three points with three games remaining. In other parts of the table, Lyon got back into a Europa League place and the relegation race stayed a giant mess.

Ajaccio are now a full three points clear of the drop and Sochaux are stuck in 19th place. They managed eight shots, three shots on target, had 35 percent possession and Ajaccio missed a penalty, so this score is flattering. Someone please free Marvin Martin.

Tuesday’s match between Montpellier and Evian was a hot mess, but it was the best kind of hot mess. And with Ligue 1 title title implications, there was plenty riding on the stoppage time drama at Stade de la Mosson. The result was a 2-2 draw, but it was not your average draw.

Younes Belhanda had made a penalty earlier in the match and Olivier Giroud added a goal of his own for Montpellier, while Thomas Kahlenberg Kevin Berlgaud tallied for Evian. That set up the mess of stoppage time with the match tied.