The Ligue 1 round 8 saw some intense competition as Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille and Lens all put in impressive performances to keep their title hopes alive. PSG dominated the first half with a dominant display that saw them score two goals before the break.
Marseille also had a strong start, but were eventually held to a draw by Monaco. The match was closely contested, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. However, it was Marseille who took the lead early on through a penalty from Dimitri Payet.
Lens, meanwhile, continued their good form with a 2-0 win over Nice. The French team looked well organized defensively and created several opportunities to score. Their goal came courtesy of a header from Mathieu Debuchy in the second half.
As the rounds progress, the top four teams will be battling it out for the remaining three spots in the playoffs. It's shaping up to be an exciting end to the season, with each team looking to secure their spot in the playoffs.