After the winter break, the Ligue 1 championship resumes service in an uncertain atmosphere due to Covid-19. Three matches have already been postponed due to contaminations of players. This is the case of Lille – Lorient, Montpellier – Troyes and Angers – Saint Etienne.
Friday, the day opens with the meeting between Bordeaux and third in the standings Marseilles. Despite the eight positive cases in the ranks of the Girondins, the Professional Football League has decided to maintain the match, despite the club’s requests. A maintenance that does not pass on the side of Bordeaux since the reception of Marseille is always a great moment. OM have not won in Gironde since October 1, 1977.
Lens confront Reindeer for the only meeting still on the program on Saturday. The Northerners hope to take advantage of their victory against Lille in the Coupe de France to revive the championship. In third place, the Bretons want to make an impression and regain their place on the podium.
Sunday, big hunk in sight for Brest Who receives Nice, the second in the standings. Metz in front of Strasbourg, Clermont welcomes Reims and Nantes vs Monaco.
To end the day, a shock poster between Lyon and the leader Paris. The Gones are expected at the turn since they have not won any more matches in all competitions since the end of November and are stagnant in 13th place (with one game behind). PSG started the year 2022 on the hats of the wheel, in particular thanks to the great form of its striker Kylian Mbappé, author of a hat-trick against Vannes in the Coupe de France. The Parisian took the opportunity to score his 150th goal in the jersey of the club of the capital.