Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille lead Ligue 1 Round 5 standings with 24 points each, while Lille sits third place with 18 points.

Paris Saint-Germain, who started the season with five wins in six matches, continued their impressive form against Lorient on Saturday. The hosts dominated the game, winning 6-1, which put them back at the top of the table with a 24-point lead over Marseille.

Marseille, who have also won three out of four matches this season, were close to Paris Saint-Germain but fell short in a 3-1 defeat against Nice. Despite the loss, they remain second in the league with 24 points.

Lille, who had been struggling towards the bottom of the table, made a big improvement in Round 5. They defeated Bordeaux 3-1 and drew 1-1 with Monaco, moving up to third place with 18 points.

The rest of the table remains largely unchanged, with teams like Lyon (17 points), Toulouse (16 points), and Lens (15 points) all still in contention for a playoff spot. However, it is clear that the gap between the leaders and the rest of the table has narrowed significantly, making this round of fixtures crucial for the remaining teams' chances of securing a place in the playoffs.