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LensLe Mans 2-2 Lens as Ivanovic Equalises After Four Goals
Le Mans and Lens drew 2-2 at MMArena after a four-goal match featuring a late first-half response from Lens and an early second-half equaliser by Franjo Ivanovic.
29 Matches, Eight Leagues: Sunday’s Early Table Tests
A 29-match Sunday spans eight leagues, led by the Manchester derby and featuring major tests for Barcelona, Bayern München, Flamengo and MLS leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.
Le MansLensThree goals each: Mafouta and Thauvin set for Le Mans-Lens test
Le Mans and Lens meet with one point separating them in Ligue 1, as L. Mafouta and F. Thauvin headline the attacking threats. Form, formations and Lens' longer injury list point towards an open match and a 2-2 draw.
NiceLe MansNice 1-1 Le Mans: Bourabaa and Wahi share the goals
Nice and Le Mans shared a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Riviera after Adil Bourabaa and Sepe Elye Wahi scored before half-time. Nice dominated possession, but Le Mans matched the hosts for total shots and recorded more efforts on target.
35 matches, eight leagues: Saturday’s football guide
A 35-match guide to Saturday’s football, led by Inter v Napoli and a packed programme across eight leagues.
NiceLe MansOne point apiece: Nice and Le Mans seek a first Ligue 1 win
Nice and Le Mans, level on one point after two Ligue 1 matches, meet at the Allianz Riviera with both seeking their first win. Nice’s home defensive record faces Le Mans’ away attacking threat led by L. Mafouta.
RennesLe MansLepaul’s late penalty gives Rennes a 3-2 win over Le Mans
Esteban Lepaul scored twice, including a 90th-minute penalty, as Rennes defeated Le Mans 3-2 after a match in which Le Mans twice came from behind.
36 matches, eight leagues: Sunday’s table stakes
A 36-match Sunday guide covering eight leagues, with table positions, recent form and the day’s key fixtures.
RennesLe MansOne Point Each: Rennes Seek First Win Against Le Mans
Rennes and Le Mans meet at Roazhon Park with one point apiece after opening-day draws. Formations, early attacking numbers and R. Bamba’s absence could shape a closely contested Ligue 1 fixture.
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Stade Brestois 29Le Mans 2-2 Stade Brestois 29 as Four Goals Split the Opening Round
Le Mans and Stade Brestois 29 shared a 2-2 draw after four goals, with Brest producing more shots but the hosts edging possession in Ligue 1’s opening round.
29 Matches Shape a Packed Saturday Football Schedule
The schedule combines a leading Brazilian fixture between Cruzeiro and Flamengo with meaningful midseason meetings in Brazil, Argentina and MLS. Europe’s opening rounds add fresh table questions, from Espanyol against Real Madrid to Inter’s visit from Monza.
Le MansStade Brestois 29Le Mans and Brest Set for Cautious Ligue 1 Opener at Stade Marie-Marvingt
Le Mans and Brest start the Ligue 1 season with the table offering little meaningful separation, despite their listed positions of 18th and 12th. The absences of H. Voyer and B. Chardonnet, along with H. Magnetti’s doubtful status, add another layer of uncertainty to a fixture where a 1-1 draw is predicted.