guardian
Geronimo Rulli (Montpellier) (8): If Montpellier have conceded only one goal at Angers (0-1), it is largely thanks to their goalkeeper. The Montpellier player made several decisive parades, either on a close-range strike by Alioui (14th) than on a distant attempt by Santamaria (19th).
defenders
Ruben Aguilar (Monaco) (7): The ASM side was very serious against Dijon. Intractable defensively on his left side, he played 24 duels (match record) for 15 wins. Furthermore, he did not hesitate to project himself forward and weigh in the opposing camp through his centers (6). He is quite simply the Monegasque to have touched the most balls (95).
Marquinhos (Paris SG) (7): Captain at short notice after the injury out of Thiago Silva (17th), Marquinhos held his rank against Bordeaux (4-3). Always as clean in his interventions and important in his placement with 5 clearances, 3 interceptions and 10 balls recovered (Opta figures), the Brazilian defender was also decisive in the opposing area by scoring his 1st double at PSG: a goal from shoulder (45th + 2) and another with the right foot on the lookout (63rd).
Marquinhos' best moments at PSG
Nicolas Pallois (Nantes) (7): They certainly conceded a goal, but the Canaries displayed solid solidity in Marseille (1-3). The FCN was able to rely in particular on the big game of its central hinge. In his powerful style, Nicolas Pallois has let nothing go. He imposed his physique to muzzle Benedetto and cut several offensives.
Domagoj Bradaric (Lille) (7): The Lille side completed its mission on Saturday evening. He did not let the Toulousains pass on his side and brought danger in the left corridor. As evidenced by his assist for Loïc Remy on the second goal of LOSC (39th).
Midfielders
Angel Di Maria (Paris SG) (7): Erased in Dortmund last Tuesday (2-1), Di Maria regained influence against Bordeaux (4-3). The Argentinian multiplied the good centers, in particular bound for Cavani, and ended up being a decisive double passer. By first finding the Uruguayan (25th) then Marquinhos on a free kick well kicked on the left side (45th + 2). It was important to make the link between the middle and the attack.
Di Maria's 5 most beautiful free kicks with Paris
Baptiste Santamaria (Angers) (7): Strong in duels and active in recovery, the Angevin milieu stabilized his team thanks to his placement and his sense of play. He was also important in building and reviving, leading his team to a precious success against Montpellier (1-0).
Bruno Guimaraes (Lyon) (6): First noticed for Guimaraes. The captain of the Brazilian Olympic selection seemed rather comfortable against Metz (2-0) for a young player who discovers Europe. In the midfield, he was right in his choices and his placements, delivering some interesting passes in the back of the defense. He ends up even better recuperator of the encounter (8).
Abdoul Kader Bamba (Nantes) (8): The man of Nantes' unexpected victory at the Vélodrome (1-3). In all the good shots, Bamba precipitated the fall of OM. Omnipresent. And decisive. A passer on the opening of the score (34th), No. 32 FCN was responsible for doubling the bet at the start of the second period (53rd) with a superb coiled strike. His first pro goal. Author also of several saving returns in defense.
attackers
Loïc Rémy (Lille) (8): The former French international tired the Toulouse defense, which did not last long (3-0). By opening the score (2nd) and then scoring the goal of the break before the break (39th), the LOSC striker allowed his team to take three points that could count in the fight for the podium. Two achievements that allowed him to reach the 70 goals mark in Ligue 1.
Rémy's most beautiful goals with Chelsea (2014-2017)
Mbaye Niang (Rennes) (7): He had not scored a single goal in Ligue 1 in 2020. But the Senegalese ended this scarcity against Nîmes by scoring twice (8th, 89th). A double that left his training from a very bad pass (2-1) and allowed Rennes to climb on the podium of the championship.
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