After another interruption due to another batch of international fixtures, Ligue 1 gets back underway this weekend. League leaders PSG will be desperate to get back on track after a shocking loss in the last round, while high-flying Rennes will aim to continue in the same vein of form that has helped vault them to third spot in the league standings.
Here's all you need to know ahead of matchday 30.
Ligue 1 standings heading into matchday 30
Here's how the table looks ahead of the next round of fixtures.
| Classmt. | Équipe | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff | TB | Forme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 31 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 76 | 29 | +47 | 70 | NGGNG | |
| 2 | Monaco | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 58 | 41 | +17 | 58 | PGGGG | |
| 3 | Brest | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 49 | 33 | +16 | 56 | GPPGG | |
| 4 | Lille | 31 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 45 | 27 | +18 | 55 | GPGGG | |
| 5 | Nice | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 36 | 25 | +11 | 51 | GNGNP | |
| 6 | Lens | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 40 | 34 | +6 | 46 | PGPNP | |
| 7 | Olympique Marseille | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 44 | GNNPP | |
| 8 | Olympique Lyonnais | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 42 | 51 | -9 | 44 | GPGGN | |
| 9 | Rennes | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 48 | 41 | +7 | 42 | PGPPP | |
| 10 | Toulouse | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 38 | 40 | -2 | 40 | GNGNG | |
| 11 | Reims | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 38 | 45 | -7 | 40 | PPPNN | |
| 12 | Montpellier | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 39 | 43 | -4 | 37 | NGNGG | |
| 13 | Strasbourg | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 34 | 44 | -10 | 36 | PPGNG | |
| 14 | Nantes | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 29 | 49 | -20 | 32 | NPGPG | |
| 15 | Le Havre | 31 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 29 | NPPNP | |
| 16 | Metz | 31 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 32 | 51 | -19 | 29 | PGGPP | |
| 17 | Lorient | 31 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 37 | 61 | -24 | 26 | PPPPP | |
| 18 | Clermont | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 50 | -25 | 25 | GPNNP |
La Liga games you won't want to miss on matchday 30
Nice vs Rennes: Rennes have been quite impressive this season, with Bruno Genesio's side winning their last five games coming into their upcoming away match against Nice on Saturday. Meanwhile, the hosts have hit a snag after a strong start, and having failed to win their last two games, will be certainly wary of their opponents' form.
Saint-Etienne vs Marseille: Currently in second spot, Marseille are highly unlikely to beat PSG to the Ligue 1 title. Despite PSG's struggles, they're still 12 points clear so Marseille's objective will be to consolidate second place - especially with Rennes breathing down their necks. Struggling Saint-Etienne, who are uncomfortably close to the drop zone, could present a good opportunity for Marseille to get some points on the board as it looks like it's going to be a very interesting battle for second spot in Ligue 1.
Metz vs Monaco: Fresh off a confidence boosting 3-0 win against PSG, Monaco will aim to make it back to back wins as they take on Metz. A European football spot is still within reach for Les Rouges-et-Blancs, but they'll obviously need to start picking up points with only a handful of games remaining between now and the end of the 2021/22 season.
PSG vs Lorient: Although they're still on top of the table, PSG have lost three of their last five in Ligue 1. That includes a 3-0 humiliating result against Monaco shortly before the international break. Fortunately for Mauricio Pochettino, who is now under increased pressure following PSG's early exit in the Champions League, he'll have a pretty much full strength side as Les Parisiens prepare to get back on track against Lorient this weekend.
Team news for matchday 30
*All info as of 1 April 2022
PSG: New signing Sergio Ramos remains out, but Angel Di Maria should return after having featured for Argentina during the international break.
Marseille: Arkadiusz Milik (Muscular tear)
Rennes: Romain Salin (Calf injury), Loïc Badé (Adductor problems), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Back injury), Jérémy Gélin (Knee injury), Alfred Gomis (Fractured finger)
Nice: No notable injuries or suspensions
Lille: Timothy Weah (Red card suspension), Renato Sanches (Muscle injury)
Monaco: Jean Marcelin (Fitness), Krépin Diatta (Knee injury)
Lyon: Rayan Cherki (Metatarsal fracture), Sinaly Diomandé (Ankle surgery)
