Strasbourg stuns PSG as Ligue 1 top-four race heats up with Monaco and Toulouse wins

In a surprising turn of events in Ligue 1 today, Strasbourg secured a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at Stade de la Meinau.

PSG, having already clinched the league title, fielded a second-string lineup in anticipation of their upcoming Champions League semi-final against Arsenal.

Strasbourg capitalized on this, with an own goal by Lucas Hernandez and a long-range strike from Félix Lemarechal giving them a two-goal lead.

Bradley Barcola managed to pull one back for PSG early in the second half, but Strasbourg held on to claim the win.

This defeat ended PSG’s 39-match unbeaten away streak in Ligue 1, which had lasted over 800 days. The victory propels Strasbourg to fourth place, level on points with third-placed Nice and just one point behind second-placed Marseille, intensifying the race for Champions League qualification.

Elsewhere, AS Monaco delivered a commanding 3-1 away win against Saint-Étienne at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Folarin Balogun, returning from a shoulder injury, marked his first start since October with a goal, contributing to Monaco’s dominant performance.

This victory solidifies Monaco’s position in the top four, keeping them firmly in contention for a Champions League spot.

In another fixture, Toulouse edged out Rennes with a 2-1 victory at Stadium de Toulouse. This win boosts Toulouse’s standing in the league, providing them with valuable points as the season approaches its climax.