Ligue 1 Team of the Week, Round 6: stars who delivered
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Round 6 in Ligue 1 brought goals, high work-rate and some brave defending. Our Team of the Week lines up in a tidy 4-1-4-1 and leans on end product first, with the Sofascore Rating there to back it up. From late cameos with big impact to creators feeding ruthless finishers, this XI covers the full matchday story.
As always, you can track every minute, stat and rating live on Sofascore. Here are the players who made this week’s cut and the numbers that carried them there.
Goalkeeper spotlight: shot-stopping under fire
Angers goalkeeper Anthony Lopes faced a barrage at Brest yet still put up standout shot-stopping. He made 4 saves, including 3 from inside the box, and prevented 0.6625 expected goals against. His keeper save value of 1.3946 reflects the difficulty of the attempts he handled. Despite the scoreline, he kept Angers in it for long spells with brave positioning and strong hands.
Lopes also helped Angers get out by foot, completing 37 of 43 passes and hitting 9 of 14 long balls to relieve pressure. He finished with 11 ball recoveries and 55 touches, showing how involved he was beyond the usual goalkeeper actions. It all added up to a Sofascore Rating of 8, earned the hard way. Not a clean sheet, but a performance full of resilience and quality stops.
Backline standouts: control, bite and a key intervention
For PSG, Lucas Hernández ran the defensive show with composure and bite. He completed 70 of 74 passes and made 8 clearances, calmly handling Le Mans’ counters. He won 5 duels, added 2 interceptions and even won a penalty at the other end. With 94 touches and a top speed of 33.79 km/h, he covered ground with purpose. His Sofascore Rating of 7.9 reflected a complete two-way display.
Rennes’ Mahamadou Nagida mixed defensive steel with adventurous moments on the right. He made 5 tackles, winning 3, and produced a last-man tackle to snuff out real danger. Seven duels won, 6 ball recoveries and 2 clearances underlined his defensive value. He also chipped in 3 key passes and drove play forward with 22 carries and 77.25 meters of progressive distance. That blend of stopping power and thrust earned him an 8.1 Sofascore Rating.
Midfield engine room: control and timing
Hugo Magnetti dictated Brest’s tempo and supplied end product. He delivered 1 assist, completed 70 of 74 passes and pinged 7 of 8 long balls with accuracy. Two key passes and a big chance created set the tone in possession. Off the ball he logged 7 recoveries and 3 interceptions while covering 11.17 km. His balanced shift landed an 8.3 Sofascore Rating.
Alongside that control came timing from Lucas Tousart, who stepped forward for a goal in Brest’s big win. He added 2 key passes and created a big chance, showing awareness between the lines. His passing was sharp at 61 of 69 completed, and he contributed 8 clearances to protect transitions. With steady duels and smart positioning, he impacted both boxes. An 8.2 Sofascore Rating felt well deserved.
Creative threat: service, carries and a clean strike
Nice’s Jonathan Clauss delivered both the goal and the supply. He scored once from 3 shots on target and created 2 big chances with 3 key passes. He completed 36 of 41 passes and drew play forward repeatedly. Add 4 tackles and 10.83 km covered, and you see why he shaped the match at both ends. His Sofascore Rating closed at 8.6.
PSG’s Maghnes Akliouche was a driving force between the lines. He scored 1 goal from 2 shots on target and made 2 key passes to keep Le Mans under stress. He completed 57 of 67 passes and produced 35 carries, with 172.23 meters of progressive distance. Eleven-plus kilometers covered show the work-rate behind the flair. He topped the creative charts here with an 8.9 Sofascore Rating.
For Lens, Florian Thauvin piled up final balls with real consistency. He registered 2 assists, fired 2 shots on target and delivered 5 key passes. From 10 crosses he hit 5 accurately and posted 0.586 expected assists. Ten ball recoveries showed he did the dirty work too. That all-round display brought him an 8.7 Sofascore Rating.
Finishers and impact subs: the difference-makers
Florian Sotoca gave Lens a focal point with sharp execution. He scored 1 goal from 4 shots, 2 on target, with 0.4287 expected goals. He won 6 of 7 duels and 2 aerials to keep Lyon pinned back. His work without the ball and tidy link play rounded out the role. He checked in with an 8.3 Sofascore Rating.
Brest’s Pathé Mboup did a bit of everything in the final third. He scored 1 and assisted 1, with 3 shots on target and 0.8044 expected goals. Two key passes, 4 recoveries and 2 interceptions helped sustain pressure. He mixed power with timing on his runs and was a constant outlet. The numbers stacked up to an 8.3 Sofascore Rating.
The late punch belonged to Rennes’ Boulaye Dia, who needed only 13 minutes to score twice. He converted both of his shots, posting 0.4835 xG and a hefty 1.4746 xG on target. He even added 2 outfield blocks while pressing from the front. Clinical and lively, he tilted the score quickly. An 8.5 Sofascore Rating capped a super-sub cameo.
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As always, you can track every minute, stat and rating live on Sofascore. Here are the players who made this week’s cut and the numbers that carried them there.
Goalkeeper spotlight: shot-stopping under fire
Angers goalkeeper Anthony Lopes faced a barrage at Brest yet still put up standout shot-stopping. He made 4 saves, including 3 from inside the box, and prevented 0.6625 expected goals against. His keeper save value of 1.3946 reflects the difficulty of the attempts he handled. Despite the scoreline, he kept Angers in it for long spells with brave positioning and strong hands.
Lopes also helped Angers get out by foot, completing 37 of 43 passes and hitting 9 of 14 long balls to relieve pressure. He finished with 11 ball recoveries and 55 touches, showing how involved he was beyond the usual goalkeeper actions. It all added up to a Sofascore Rating of 8, earned the hard way. Not a clean sheet, but a performance full of resilience and quality stops.
Backline standouts: control, bite and a key intervention
For PSG, Lucas Hernández ran the defensive show with composure and bite. He completed 70 of 74 passes and made 8 clearances, calmly handling Le Mans’ counters. He won 5 duels, added 2 interceptions and even won a penalty at the other end. With 94 touches and a top speed of 33.79 km/h, he covered ground with purpose. His Sofascore Rating of 7.9 reflected a complete two-way display.
Rennes’ Mahamadou Nagida mixed defensive steel with adventurous moments on the right. He made 5 tackles, winning 3, and produced a last-man tackle to snuff out real danger. Seven duels won, 6 ball recoveries and 2 clearances underlined his defensive value. He also chipped in 3 key passes and drove play forward with 22 carries and 77.25 meters of progressive distance. That blend of stopping power and thrust earned him an 8.1 Sofascore Rating.
Midfield engine room: control and timing
Hugo Magnetti dictated Brest’s tempo and supplied end product. He delivered 1 assist, completed 70 of 74 passes and pinged 7 of 8 long balls with accuracy. Two key passes and a big chance created set the tone in possession. Off the ball he logged 7 recoveries and 3 interceptions while covering 11.17 km. His balanced shift landed an 8.3 Sofascore Rating.
Alongside that control came timing from Lucas Tousart, who stepped forward for a goal in Brest’s big win. He added 2 key passes and created a big chance, showing awareness between the lines. His passing was sharp at 61 of 69 completed, and he contributed 8 clearances to protect transitions. With steady duels and smart positioning, he impacted both boxes. An 8.2 Sofascore Rating felt well deserved.
Creative threat: service, carries and a clean strike
Nice’s Jonathan Clauss delivered both the goal and the supply. He scored once from 3 shots on target and created 2 big chances with 3 key passes. He completed 36 of 41 passes and drew play forward repeatedly. Add 4 tackles and 10.83 km covered, and you see why he shaped the match at both ends. His Sofascore Rating closed at 8.6.
PSG’s Maghnes Akliouche was a driving force between the lines. He scored 1 goal from 2 shots on target and made 2 key passes to keep Le Mans under stress. He completed 57 of 67 passes and produced 35 carries, with 172.23 meters of progressive distance. Eleven-plus kilometers covered show the work-rate behind the flair. He topped the creative charts here with an 8.9 Sofascore Rating.
For Lens, Florian Thauvin piled up final balls with real consistency. He registered 2 assists, fired 2 shots on target and delivered 5 key passes. From 10 crosses he hit 5 accurately and posted 0.586 expected assists. Ten ball recoveries showed he did the dirty work too. That all-round display brought him an 8.7 Sofascore Rating.
Finishers and impact subs: the difference-makers
Florian Sotoca gave Lens a focal point with sharp execution. He scored 1 goal from 4 shots, 2 on target, with 0.4287 expected goals. He won 6 of 7 duels and 2 aerials to keep Lyon pinned back. His work without the ball and tidy link play rounded out the role. He checked in with an 8.3 Sofascore Rating.
Brest’s Pathé Mboup did a bit of everything in the final third. He scored 1 and assisted 1, with 3 shots on target and 0.8044 expected goals. Two key passes, 4 recoveries and 2 interceptions helped sustain pressure. He mixed power with timing on his runs and was a constant outlet. The numbers stacked up to an 8.3 Sofascore Rating.
The late punch belonged to Rennes’ Boulaye Dia, who needed only 13 minutes to score twice. He converted both of his shots, posting 0.4835 xG and a hefty 1.4746 xG on target. He even added 2 outfield blocks while pressing from the front. Clinical and lively, he tilted the score quickly. An 8.5 Sofascore Rating capped a super-sub cameo.
Want the next round’s numbers in real time? Follow Ligue 1 on Sofascore for live ratings, expected goals, standings and fixtures, and keep an eye on who’s trending week to week.