Ligue 1 round-up

Lyon extend lead;Rennes into third

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Ligue 1 round-up

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Lyon v Bordeaux
Nice 2 - 1 Nantes
Rennes 2 - 1 Monaco

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Champions Lyon have extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to seven points after a 2-1 victory over Bordeaux at The Stade Gerland.

The result was a hard fought one for Claude Puel's men - who took victory over Bordeaux - who themselves would have moved second with victory.

Lyon were in control at the break as Karim Benzema and Kim Kallstron pounced.

Fernando Cavengahi's goal ten minutes from time set-up a frantic finale - but Laurent Blanc's men could not find an equaliser.

Rennes climbed to third in the table after their excellent run continued with a 2-1 win over Monaco.

The Brittany outfit are now unbeaten in 12 games as they eased to victory against the Principality side.

Moussa Sow gave Rennes the lead just before the break and the advantage was doubled just moments after the break when Jimmy Briand pounced.

Leandro Cufre's penalty 18 minutes from time gave Monaco some hope, but they could not find an equaliser.

Nice are behind Rennes on goal-difference after they came from behind to beat lowly Nantes.

Nantes went ahead early on through Guirane Ndaw - but goals from Habib Bamogo and Eric Mouloungui sealed the win for Nice.