And seven!

ASM, irresistible for two months, chained a seventh victory in a row to return to equality on points with Rennes (3rd, 62 pts), winner of Saint-Etienne (2-0) on Saturday.

The two teams keep Marseille under pressure (2nd, 65 pts) which receives Lyon in the evening (8:45 p.m.).

Although deprived of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Axel Disasi, suspended, the Monegasques dominated their subject with in particular a goal from Wissam Ben Yedder, his 21st of the season.

With the end of the season approaching, situations are settling.

In Lille, the hoped-for "happy ending" turned into a horror film.

Three penalties conceded, two red cards … The 2021 champion broke down in Troyes, where he certainly said goodbye to European places.

Florian Tardieu scores one of his two penalties against Lille on May 1, 2022 at the Aube stadium FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI AFP

Tenth (51 pts) six points from a folding seat for the Europa League Conference, the Northerners delivered a match in the image of their disappointing season, streaked by locker room problems.

"The scenario is extremely improbable. It's hard to swallow. Frustration has taken over," said technician Jocelyn Gourvennec.

cruel scenario for Metz

Estac (14th, 36 pts) took the opportunity to escape from the barrage Saint-Etienne (31 pts).

"It's a big step towards maintaining it. We still need a match to get it," admitted coach Bruno Irles.

The afternoon is all the more beautiful for the Trojans as their competitors have not won.

Like Angers (15th, 35 pts), Clermont fell outside, on the ground of Brest (2-0).

Beninese striker Steve Mounié scored the second goal for Brest at home against Clermont, during the 35th day of Ligue 1, May 1, 2022 at the Stade Francis-Le Blé Loic VENANCE AFP

The Auvergnats (17th, 33 pts) nevertheless played in numerical superiority for 70 minutes.

Lorient (16th, 34 pts) also disappointed.

Despite the feat of Terem Moffi, who scored at the conclusion of a 50-meter raid, the Hakes were surprised by Reims at home (2-1).

Malian striker El Bilal Touré (d) scores the second goal for Reims against Lorient, during the 35th day of Ligue 1, May 1, 2022 at the Stade du Moustoir JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER AFP

These results leave Saint-Etienne in the race for maintenance, but for Metz, it may be very fair.

The Moselle, who led 2-0, long believed they had their first success since January, but Montpellier equalized in added time through Elye Wahi (2-2).

The joy of striker Elye Wahi (d), after equalizing (2-2) in additional time at home against Metz, during the 35th day of Ligue 1, May 1, 2022 at the Stade de La Mosson Sylvain THOMAS AFP

"It's a bit like our season ... I'm very disappointed. It's going to be very hard," said Messin Louis Mafouta, at the microphone of Prime Video.

This cruel scenario leaves Metz in last place (25 pts), two points behind Bordeaux, which receives Nice at 5:05 p.m.

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