With Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé sidelined by injury, the French league has found a new hero. Largely unknown before his transfer to Strasbourg from Spanish side Deportivo Alaves this summer, Joaquín Panichelli has taken Ligue 1 by storm.

American winger Tim Weah left the field with what appeared to be a thigh injury during Marseille’s 2-1 loss to Lens after providing his first assist for the French league club during the first half.

The golden era of the Franco-Bavarian connection then arrived with Franck Ribéry. Arriving from Marseille in 2007, "Kaiser Franck" would become a true Bayern legend over twelve seasons: 425 matches, 124 goals, and a Champions League victory in 2013. His duo with Arjen Robben, the formidable "Robbery," will remain etched in the fans' memories.

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Forward Félix Correia scored a brace and provided an assist as Lille thrashed bottom side Metz 6-1 in the French league to stay within reach of leader Paris Saint-Germain. It was the second time this season that the northern side won by at least five goals after previously routing Lorient 7-1.

Paris Saint-Germain suffered a double injury blow with Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele during the 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League group game last night.L’Equipe predicts