Archive · 29 Jan 2026
PSG and Marseille Return to Ligue 1 After Champions League Disappointment
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Marseille had a tough time in the Champions League.
PSG drew with Newcastle, and Marseille lost to Club Brugge.
Monaco did well by drawing with Juventus.
Now, they are back in France's top league, Ligue 1.
PSG will play Strasbourg, which is doing well with many wins at home.
Lens, which was on a winning streak, will play Le Havre.
Marseille, which is third, will play Paris FC.
Also, a group called Black Knight Football Club now owns Lorient.
Everyone is trying to do better in their next matches.
PSG drew 1-1 with Newcastle in the Champions League, dropping them out of the top eight.
Marseille lost 3-0 to Club Brugge, getting eliminated from the Champions League.
Monaco secured a playoff spot with a 0-0 draw against Juventus.
PSG will face Strasbourg, which is unbeaten at home and in seventh place.
Lens, now second, will host Le Havre after ending their 10-game winning streak.
- Who
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Marseille, Monaco, Strasbourg, Lens, Lorient
- What
- Return to Ligue 1 after Champions League disappointments and key matchups
- When
- Upcoming matches this weekend
- Where
- France (Ligue 1)
- Why
- To regroup and continue their domestic campaigns after European setbacks
- PSG's Last Match
- 1-1 draw with Newcastle
- Marseille's Last Match
- 3-0 loss to Club Brugge
- Monaco's Last Match
- 0-0 draw with Juventus
- Strasbourg's Current Position
- 7th place
- Lens' Current Position
- 2nd place
- Marseille's Current Position
- 3rd place
- PSG's Next Match
- vs. Strasbourg on Sunday
- Lens' Next Match
- vs. Le Havre on Friday
- Marseille's Next Match
- vs. Paris FC on Saturday
- Lorient's New Owner
- Black Knight Football Club