Strasbourg

Jeremy Grimm There was a party atmosphere as Strasbourg announced their return to Ligue 1 with a win with a difference over Lille.

Quevilly beat a Lens side from two leagues above them in the Coupe de France, prompting dreams of another famous run to the latter stages.

Thiago Silva Despite Real Madrid coming from behind to build a 3-1 lead in the Champions League, PSG coach Unai Emery believes his side can progress.

Angers Ligue 2 side Angers travel to Dinan Lehon in round eight of the Coupe de France hoping for a repeat of last year's semi-final heroics.

Paris St Germain

Mario Balotelli Monaco pegged back a Mario Balotelli inspired Nice in the Derby de la Cote d'Azur, while Dimtri Payet stole the show for Marseille.

A total of five Ligue 1 games scheduled to take place in matchweek 18 have been cancelled due to the ongoing unrest in France.

In Other News... The title races in Europe's top five divisions are all concluded, but something dramatic is going down in France's second tier. 

Javier Pastore Javier Pastore and Marquinhos felt Paris Saint-Germain paid the price for a lack of concentration against Strasbourg.

Javier Pastore Real Madrid being up next in the Champions League gives Javier Pastore no reason to doubt Paris Saint-Germain's credentials.