League 1 | The tops and flops of the 24th day: Ultra spectacular PSG-LOSC poster, king of the reds and apathetic OL

The tops

• Schmeichel still precious

In Nice, no one regrets his visit. Since the World Cup, Kasper Schmeichel has once again become the excellent goalkeeper he was in England. He demonstrated it again against Reims on Saturday. The Dane saved a point by fending off Folarin Balogun’s penalty, as well as Dion Lopy’s shot late in the game. As a bonus: a phenomenal relaxation on a subtle ball from Junya Ito. This will not count in the statistics, since the Japanese was offside. But it still gives an idea of ​​the state of confidence of the 36-year-old goalkeeper.

• Antonetti, a successful first

Frédéric Antonetti arrived in Strasbourg four days before the match against Angers on Saturday. But the new Racing coach already holds a quarter of his team’s victories this season in Ligue 1. The very experienced Corsican coach has obviously not transformed the Alsatian club but against SCO, he has already been able to give it consistency, a little more sharpness on the offensive level and also a lot of solidarity defensively. And when the boat rocked, he was able to make the right adjustments, with the entries of Lebo Mothiba and Lucas Perrin, as well as the replacement of Eduard Sobol. What a good way to start his new adventure.

• Kalimuendo, the good communication of Génésio

Bruno Génésio wanted to speak on Saturday to defend him after some criticism following his last performances. And a day later, Arnaud Kalimuendo justified his coach’s confidence. If Rennes has not erased all its doubts of the moment by still showing itself to be rough and not totally reassuring in defense, the red and black club was able to revel in the newfound success of the former Lens scorer. Lined up alone in front against Clermont (2-0), Kalimuendo thus scored his first double with Rennes. What finally launch his adventure with the Red and Black? All of Ille-et-Vilaine hopes so.

• Monaco and Ben Yedder unstoppable

A decisive passer in this match of the 24th day, Wissam Ben Yedder has a lot to do with the resplendent form of the Monegasques, with seven goals and two caviars in six games during this auspicious period. This takes them to the podium (3rd), two points behind OM and seven behind PSG.

• 15 goals: we want more PSG-LOSC!

It was a thrilling match. Stunning even. PSG snatched victory against Lille on Sunday after a crazy scenario and a stunning end to the match marked by two late goals from Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi. “Thanks” to PSG’s defensive flaws, the attacking talents of both teams and the pace offered, the match ended with a score of 4-3. Seven goals that thrilled the Parc des Princes. And which are in addition to the eight scored during the final success of PSG in the North in the first leg (1-7) last August. Fifteen goals in two matches, no double confrontation had been so prolific in L1 since the 2001-2002 season. What to say that we would like to have PSG-Lille more often.

Les flops

• 0 goal: however, we were impatiently waiting for this Nice-Reims

Nice-Reims like that of this weekend, on the other hand, we would do without it more easily. This duel between two of the most in-form teams in Ligue 1 finally ended in a goalless draw. Folarin Balogun’s penalty saved by Kasper Schmeichel was one of the only twists in a game from which we were entitled to expect more, given the dynamics of the two teams. This meeting without a winner allows Niçois and Rémois to remain undefeated, of course, but the poster did indeed disappoint. Especially since the Reims-Nice of the first leg had also finished with the score of 0-0. A duel less prolific than a PSG-Lille, in short.

• Lyon, only one being is missing…

We wondered how the absence of Alexandre Lacazette, hit in the thigh, would affect the dynamics of Lyon. Now we know. In Auxerre, OL rediscovered the ills that were theirs before the former Arsenal player, his character, his leadership and his agreement with Rayan Cherki ended up restoring momentum to the team, at the heart of the month of January. Without him, the Gones both struggled technically – no shot on target in the second period – but also and above all in terms of desire and intensity. Fortunately for them, the captain should soon return to competition…

• Savanier, a red card for a dirty statistic

Téi Savanier already has a reputation as a temperamental player, surly but capable of losing his temper and leaving his team in trouble. This weekend in Troyes, the Montpellier captain kept his calm, but he still received a red card for a sole on Rony Lopes. Without direct consequence for the MHSC, which managed to win without him. But Téji Savanier has become the most expelled player from the five major leagues for 5 years (six times), the date of his debut in Ligue 1. A statistic that is anything but pleasing.