Premiere Ligue Women The eighth round of Arkema D1 confirmed the balance of power that had already emerged in recent weeks. Olympique Lyonnais continue their perfect march toward another title, PSG and Paris FC consistently defend their spots at the top, and Nantes remains one of the biggest surprises of the season. Meanwhile, tension is rising at the bottom of the table, where Lens and Saint-Étienne fight to avoid relegation.
Marseille earn a mandatory win, Lens still without a victory
Olympique Marseille – Lens 2:0
(48′, 75′ Margaux Le Mouël)
A match billed as crucial for both sides produced no upset. Marseille did their job, with Margaux Le Mouël becoming the hero of the night by scoring twice. Lens remain the only winless team in the league, and their situation is becoming increasingly desperate.
Nantes win the match of the week and strengthen their position
Fleury 91 – Nantes 1:2
(58′ Diaz – 30′ Calba, 81′ Eloissaint)
The fixture predicted to be the most balanced of the round turned out dynamic and tense. Nantes, enjoying one of the best seasons in club history, showed maturity and efficiency. Roseline Eloissaint scored the decisive goal late on, while Fleury, despite a solid performance,lost valuable points in the battle for the top half of the table.
Paris FC control the match and confidently beat Montpellier
Paris FC – Montpellier 2:1
(22′ Bogaert, 66′ Azzaro – 54′ Ouchene, pen.)
Paris FC remain consistent and clinical. After last week’s heavy defeat to Lyon (1:5), Montpellier again failed to mount equal resistance. The Parisian side solidifies its third place and keeps close contact with PSG and the slightly more distant Lyon.
Dijon take a valuable away win against Le Havre
Le Havre – Dijon 0:1
(28′ Declercq, pen.)
In a clash between mid-lower table teams, Dijon were marginally better. The only goal came from a penalty, and Le Havre once again showed solidity but lacked finishing. Both clubs aim for a safe mid-table finish, but matches like this may prove decisive later on.
Lyon ruthless against the promoted side. The champions keep rolling
OL Lyonnais – Strasbourg 5:0
(45′ Bècho, 57′ Chaney [og.], 69′ Brand, 84′ Tarciane, 88′ Hegerberg)
Lyon entered the match as overwhelming favourites and delivered. The French champions dominated at every level: physically, tactically, and technically. Five goals and total control leave no doubts. Eight wins in eight matches make them the only team with a perfect record.
PSG comfortably win in Saint-Étienne and remain Lyon’s main challenger
Saint-Étienne – Paris SG 1:4
(58′ Hermann, pen. – 6′ Karchaoui, 45′ Leuchter, pen., 80′ Belinha, 90′ Echegini)
Saint-Étienne, who showed signs of improvement last week, could not stand up to an in-form PSG side. The Parisiennes dominated from the start and controlled every aspect of the game. Javier Pastore’s team remain the only realistic force capable of at least slowing Lyon’s title march.
Takeaways from Matchday 8
Lyon confirm their dominance
They don’t just win, they win big, leaving opponents with no illusions.
PSG and Paris FC keep up the pace
Both teams continue to collect points regularly and remain the only ones close to the leaders.
Nantes – the biggest positive surprise of the season
Stability, consistency, and key victories keep them high in the standings.
Lens in serious trouble
No wins, two points, and growing pressure. The team needs a breakthrough, immediately.
Saint-Étienne and Montpellier in danger
Without better finishing and improved organisation, they face a difficult spring.
