The Ligue 1 championship began the ninth day with a triple advance which confirmed Paris Saint‑Germain's top position. PSG, who have already taken first place, beat LeHavre 5‑1, thanks to a spectacular hat-trick from Achraf Hakimi and a goal from Maja. Maja's goal, scored in the 18th minute, had given LeHavre the lead, but PSG's response came immediately with an equalizer from Godts and a pass from Hakimi. In the second half the defender scored a brace and then a hat-trick, while Mayulu added a poker goal. The result left LeHavre in last place, while PSG consolidated its lead.
Meanwhile, Rennes suffered a major blow at Nice, losing 5‑2. The Saint‑Denis club was overwhelmed by the blue, who got a decisive hat-trick from Wahi. The result knocked Rennes out of second place, leaving them at the bottom of the table. Nice, with its dominant performance, confirmed its attacking form, while Rennes showed defensive and scoring difficulties.
Lille, led by Ancelotti, took advantage of Rennes' defeat to move up to second place. The Spanish club won its match against Lens, with a decisive goal by Giroud in the final of the match. The result allowed Lille to regain second place, leaving PSG at the top and Rennes at the bottom. Giroud's performance demonstrated his importance to the team, helping to consolidate Lille's position in the league table.
The day highlighted the strong competitiveness of Ligue 1, with PSG continuing to dominate the table, Lille closing in on second place and Rennes facing a decline. Nice, on the other hand, demonstrated its ability to play offensively and obtain important results. With next week's matches still scheduled, clubs will have to continue working to improve their performances and maintain their position in the table.