On matchday 6 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain will host Auxerre at the Parc des Princes on Saturday at 9:05 PM. This match is an important opportunity for PSG to get back on track before facing FC Barcelona in the Champions League.
The standings:
The matches:
Following their defeat against Marseille, PSG currently sits in 2nd place, due to goal difference. It’s not a disaster, but it’s not a situation the Parisians can afford to become accustomed to. Regardless, they need to react after a loss, especially against a team they should comfortably beat. They shouldn’t underestimate their opponent, nor should they allow themselves to become too focused on their upcoming Champions League match against FC Barcelona on Wednesday (matchday 2).
To reclaim first place this weekend, they will likely need to improve their goal difference, while AS Monaco, currently in first place, travels to face Lorient, the team that has conceded the most goals so far this season. However, Monaco has shown some inconsistency and could also be distracted by their Champions League match. Watch out for a potential upset.
Speaking of upsets, Marseille also needs to be careful. Not only because of their upcoming Champions League match, but also because of the euphoria following their victory against Paris. Strasbourg is a tough opponent and could cause them real problems. The winner would undoubtedly pull off a great result.
The same applies to the match between Lille and Lyon. Lille needs to put their heavy defeat in the derby against Lens (3-0) behind them, while Lyon comes in with some confidence, even if they still have some issues to resolve in attack.
In terms of the relegation battle, the matches between Angers (13th) and Brest (14th), and Metz (18th) and Le Havre (15th) will be crucial. Both teams are fighting to avoid relegation, and a win would provide some much-needed breathing room. The season is long, but trends are already emerging.
