The French football league (Ligue 1) witnessed extraordinary events during Matchday 7 of the 2026–2027 season, as five teams tied at the top of the table with 14 points each. Meanwhile, the clash between Paris FC and Rennes featured four goals scored from the penalty spot a feat unseen in the top flight in over three decades.
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According to the French newspaper L'Équipe, Olympique Lyonnais sits atop the standings on goal difference, ahead of defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, Paris FC, Lille, and Monaco, illustrating an extraordinarily tight race at the summit.
Lyon boasts a +8 goal difference, compared to +5 for Paris Saint-Germain, Paris FC, and Lille, while Monaco holds a +4 difference.
L'Équipe noted that the current season promises high drama given the close performance levels among the top five clubs. The paper highlighted that Lyon is leading the league for the first time since Matchday 19 of the 2020–2021 season—a campaign that ultimately ended with Lille claiming the title, just one point ahead of PSG.
Meanwhile, French daily Le Parisien questioned whether any challenger can halt the dominance of Paris Saint-Germain, who has captured the league title for the past five consecutive seasons, amid early indicators pointing to a far more competitive title race this year.
The presence of two capital-based clubs among the frontrunners—Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC stands out as one of the defining features of the early season.
Four Penalty Goals in a Single Match
In another rare occurrence, Paris FC secured a thrilling 4–3 victory over visiting Rennes in a match that saw four penalty goals converted. According to L'Équipe, this marks the first time four penalty goals were scored in a single Ligue 1 match since the 1991–1992 season.
Referee Bastien Dechepy awarded four penalties during the encounter at the Jean-Bouin Stadium three for Rennes and one for Paris FC—all of which were successfully converted.
Esteban Lepaul scored all three penalties for Rennes in the 29th, 74th, and 88th minutes, while Lassine Sinayoko converted Paris FC's spot-kick in stoppage time to seal a dramatic victory for the hosts.
The last similar occurrence dates back to January 18, 1992, when Toulon defeated Nancy 4–2 in a match that also featured four penalty goals, according to the French outlet.
L'Équipe added that Ajaccio was the last team to be awarded three penalties in a single Ligue 1 fixture, doing so against Strasbourg on November 5, 2022, when Algerian international Youcef Belaïli converted two and missed the third.
Source: AFP
