Former Lazio striker Boulaye Dia guided Rennes to a convincing 4‑1 victory against Auxerre, scoring twice in just two minutes of the match. The goal in the 92nd minute, followed by another in the 94th, sealed the result and allowed Roazhon Park to consolidate their position in second place in Ligue1, one point behind leader Monaco.
The match started with Rennes in the lead thanks to a goal from Lepaul, but Auxerre quickly equalized with an action from Archer. Roazhon Park regained control of the match with a goal from Thomasson, but the game remained close until the 90th minute. With regulation time almost up, Dia found the net to make it 3‑1, and two minutes later he consolidated the victory with another goal, setting the final score at 4‑1. Dia's performance was decisive for Haise's team, who gained three precious points and moved closer to Monaco.
Meanwhile, Nice continued to show solidity on the pitch, beating Strasbourg 2‑1 in a spectacular comeback. The guests took the lead in the 41st minute with a goal from Essugo, but an own goal from Pape Demba brought the tie back. In the second half, Clauss scored the decisive goal in the 81st minute, allowing Nice to secure three important points for the league table.
Marseille, however, achieved victory after a series of defeats, defeating Troyes 2‑0. Harit opened the scoring in the 5th minute of the second half, while Abdelli closed the score with a penalty in injury time. This victory allowed the club to interrupt its sequence of four consecutive defeats and move out of the penultimate position in the table.
With these performances, Rennes now find themselves in second place, one point behind Monaco, while Nice and Marseille have consolidated their position in the table. The season continues to reveal tight rivalries and moments of great spectacle, with clubs looking to consolidate their position for qualification for the European Championships.