Lille warmed up for next week's trip to Liverpool in the Champions League by coming from behind to beat Nice 2-1 on Friday and climb up to third place in Ligue 1 as they capitalised on Monaco's surprise defeat earlier.

The match is being played at the Vélodrome, a month after an intense 1-1 in Ligue 1, with OM aiming for the Cup as a priority in the absence of European competition. The match will be broadcast at 9:10 p.m. on France 2 and beIN SPORTS 3, with streaming options available on France TV and beIN Connect.

Jonathan David (first in Ligue 1 with 11 goals) and Hamed Junior Traore (fifth with seven goals) meet when Lille OSC visit AJ Auxerre on January 10, 2025 at Stade de l’Abbe-Deschamps

Marseille will enjoy home advantage, when visitors Strasbourg swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the Ligue 1 competition.

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Paris Saint-Germain received a favourable draw in the Coupe de France Round of 16. Luis Enrique’s side will face third-tier side Le Mans. With the likes of AS Monaco, Olympique de Marseille,

Second-placed Olympique Marseille is at the Stade Vélodrome as Ligue 1 hosts a highly intensive game in Round 18 between home team Marseille and visiting Strasbourg. This year, both of them are in spectacular streaks since Marseille hasn't tasted defeat in its last eight outings.

After spending more than 10 years in France, striker Lebo Mothiba has been seen training with a PSL giant ahead of a potential transfer in the January window.

But could a departure this month be on the cards? Zhegrova has already agreed terms with Napoli, who are yet to submit an offer to their counterparts at Lille. However, LOSC are digging in their heels and, just as they were in the summer, are refusing to sell their playmaker this month.

But opposite, LOSC will also be hungry. Bruno Genesio gave a big rant after the draw at Auxerre on Friday evening (0-0) and certain players singled out will have a response to give. All the ingredients are there for this shock to keep its promises.

French Ligue 1 results on Friday: Lens v Paris Saint-Germain (1600), Rennes v Brest (1800), Lyon v Toulouse (2005)

Paris Saint-Germain will head to third-tier Le Mans in the last 16 of the French Cup after the draw was made on Thursday.