Ligue 1 – What we learned from matchday 3: PSG go top, PFC claim first win | OneFootball

On the 3rd matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026, Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 3-6 victory over Toulouse at the Stadium (Toulouse/PSG video highlights). A very spectacular match that allows them to take 1st place heading into the international break, which starts today.

Results of the matchday –

Current standings –

PSG was among the 4 teams with 6 points, but was only 3rd due to goal difference. With a spectacular match, though lacking control, which allowed them to gain +3 in both points and goals, they are now top of the table for the international break.

You can’t mention the spectacle without thinking of Lille, who took advantage of a complete meltdown from Lorient at the end of the match to win 7-1 (and thus remain unbeaten), even though Lorient had scored to make it 1-2 in the 64th minute, and 1-3 in the 77th.

But the only team to have kept pace with PSG over these first 3 matches is Olympique Lyonnais, who won a very important match against Olympique de Marseille, reduced to 10 men just before halftime. OM “held on” until the 87th minute, when the unfortunate Balerdi scored an own goal, as he goes through a very difficult period. A reflection of the Marseille club, struggling with a lack of points and serenity off the pitch.

Behind them, Monaco returned to winning ways and held off Strasbourg at the end of a very lively match, with exciting twists and turns against a strong Strasbourg side. A match that reminds us there are great moments to be experienced in Ligue 1.

Further down, we especially note the first victory for Paris FC since their promotion to Ligue 1, in a match also marked by spectacle and dramatic turnarounds. Important points for confidence before heading into the break. It may also have been against a direct rival for survival, as Metz faces the tough situation of being the only team with 0 points.

Things are only slightly more reassuring for Brest, far from the euphoria of last season’s Champions League campaign, with just 1 point on the board. Even if it’s not time to panic yet, they shouldn’t dawdle. One last notable point: Rennes finally managed not to get a red card. But the point brought back from Angers isn’t exactly uplifting either.

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