THE CHAMPION. Sébastien Ogier wins a 7e world title!
What a turnaround in the WRC! While the mission seemed almost impossible – Elfyn Evans (Toyota) having a 14 point lead at the top of the general classification, Sébastien Ogier (Toyota) won in Monza (Italy) winning his 49e victory in the World Rally Championship. Stunning, the French driver held his ground on difficult and snowy roads before pushing his Welsh rival to fault and clinching his seventh WRC title.
THE TV SERIES. Paris in the lead, Lille and OL in ambush
Leader of the French Championship, Paris Saint-Germain (1is) confirmed his good form of the moment by winning (1-3) in Montpellier (6e). The Parisians are thus ahead of Losc (2e) winner of AS Monaco (5e) and the Olympique Lyonnais (3e), striker (1-3) from Metz (13e). Finally, the Olympique de Marseille (4e) won (2-0) on the lawn of Nîmes (16e). André Villas-Boas’ men, who remain on five consecutive wins in Ligue 1, keep the pressure on despite two games late.
In the other meetings, Angers (7e) dominated (2-0) Lorient (19e), Lens (8e) won (0-2) at Rennes (9e), Bordeaux (10e) to beat (1-0) Brest (12e) and Strasbourg (18e) crushed (0-4) Nantes (14e) while Saint-Étienne (15e) and Dijon (20e) neutralized each other (0-0), just like Nice (11e) and Reims (17e).
THE TOUR OF EUROPE. Tottenham and Liverpool neck and neck, Milan and Bayern Munich leaders
En Premier League, Tottenham (1is) retains the championship lead after his success (2-0) in the London derby against Arsenal (15e). Unbeaten in their last ten meetings (7 wins, 3 draws), the Spurs continue to impress. But the leaders are followed closely by the Reds. Sparkling (4-0) against Wolverhampton (2e), Liverpool (2e) chain a 65e unbeaten Premier League game at Anfield and remains level on points with José Mourinho’s men. Behind, Chelsea (3e) continues his unbeaten streak after his success against Leeds (3-1) and Leicester (4e) relaunched on the lawn of Sheffield United (1-2). Finally, Manchester United (5e) chained a fourth success in a row on the lawn of West Ham (1-3) and Manchester City (6e) beat Fulham (2-0).
In League, l’Atlético Madrid (1is) took the lead in the standings thanks to his success (2-0) against Valladolid. The Colchoneros also benefit from the draw (0-0) of Real Sociedad (2e) south of the Pelouse du Deportivo Alavés (11e). On the last step of the podium, Villareal (3e) still skates after a third consecutive draw in La Liga (0-0) against Elche (10e). Behind, Real Madrid (4e) is gaining ground again thanks to its success (0-1) in Seville (6e), while FC Barcelona (9e) signed his second defeat in three games (2-1) on the lawn of Cadiz (5e).
In Serie A, AC Milan (1is) remains leader of the championship thanks to his success (1-2) on the lawn of Sampdoria (12e). Behind, Inter Milan (2e) confirms his status as dolphin thanks to his success against Bologna (3-1). Executioner of Crotone (0-4), Naples (3e) take the opportunity to climb on the third step of the podium. Finally, Juventus Turin (4e) won in extremis at home (2-1) against Torino (18e) in the Piedmontese derby and remains well placed in the title race.
Finally in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich (1is) continues its race at the top of the standings. At the end of an explosive meeting, the Bavarians and RB Leipzig (3e) parted back to back on Saturday (3-3). A draw that benefits Bayer Leverkusen (2e), executioner (0-3) of the red lantern Schalke 04 (20e). Finally, Borussia Dortmund (4e) stalled after conceding a draw (1-1) on the lawn of Eintracht Frankfurt (9e).
[��️RESUME] #Bundesliga
No winner but a spectacular clash between Bayern Munich and Leipzig!
☄️ 3 assists for Kingsley Coman
The Bavarians keep the top of the standingshttps: //t.co/X5rPmlVtnk
— beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) December 5, 2020
THE OTHER SHEET. The Blues beaten on the edge, La Rochelle still in the lead
The British press spoke of pranks, the Blues were close to playing a dirty trick on them. Authors of a huge performance at Twickenham, the Blues finally bowed to England (22-19) in the final of the Autumn Nations Cup. Fabien Galthié’s men, as younger as they are inexperienced (68 selections combined), made the XV de la Rose doubtful before losing at the end of extra time. However, the French finished second in this new competition, behind the English.
Cruel outcome for the XV of France who lost at the end of the 22-19 suspense against England in overtime after this penalty from Farrell in sudden death! Bravo to our Blues who showed more than resistance against the XV de la Rose #ANGFRA pic.twitter.com/cC7Fzj8xAb
– France tv sport (@francetvsport) December 6, 2020
In Top 14, the Lyonnais (5it is) took the best in the shock against the leader of La Rochelle (22-18). If the Maritimes (1ers) had aligned a very young team on the Rhone lawn, the men of Ronan O’Gara however made a strong impression and recovered the defensive bonus. Behind, Toulouse (2e) retains its place of dolphin thanks to its success (20-24) in Bayonne (9e). Winner (12-17) in Bordeaux, Racing 92 completed the podium. In the other meetings, Clermont (4e) lost at home against Montpellier (15-21), Brive (13e) dominated Agen (6-15), while Pau (10e) conceded a sixth successive defeat in the league against Castres (13-17). Finally, in the Sunday evening meeting, the Stade français (7e) took the best (24-23) over Toulon (6e), after a particularly hot match.
THE RACE. Perez wins in Sakhir, Ocon on the podium
On the international circuit of Sakhir (Bahrain), the Mexican Sergio Perez (Racing Point) clinched his first victory in Formula 1 on Sunday while, second, Esteban Ocon (Renault) signed his first podium! The third place goes to the other Racing Point of Canadian Lance Stroll, after a catastrophic race for the Mercedes team, in the absence of its champion Lewis Hamilton (positive for Covid-19).
AROUND THE WORLD. Charlie Dalin in the lead, plethora of dropouts
Alone at the head of the race, Charlie Dalin (Apivia) leads the fleet ahead of Thomas Rettant (LinkedOut) and Louis Burton (Bureau Vallée). But this fourth week of racing was especially marked by the retirements of Sébastien Simon (Areka-Paprec), Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss), Samantha Davies (Initiatives-Cœur) and Kévin Escoffier (PRB). Five days after being rescued by his compatriot Jean Le Cam (Yes We Cam), the latter was recovered by the French Navy. This is the image of this racing week!
ON THE RING. Errol Spence Jr. heals his comeback
Fourteen months after his missed date with death – an alcohol driving crash in his Ferrari in October 2019, American boxer Errol Spence Jr. healed his comeback by dominating Danny Garcia this weekend in Dallas (Texas) by unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 117-111). The 30-year-old American won his 27e career fight, retained the WBC and IBF Welter titles and remains undefeated among the pros.
The victory goes to Errol Spence Jr who will have mastered the fight from start to finish against Danny Garcia! The American retains his WBC and IBF belts and remains undefeated 27-0!
We should therefore attend the super fight against Terrence Crawford in 2021 #RMCBoxe pic.twitter.com/5CJdJ8tmwA
— RMC Sport (@RMCsport) December 6, 2020
ON THE TRACKS. Sparkling Perrine Laffont
Double winner of the big crystal globe, Perrine Laffont won the first round of the Mogul Skiing World Cup on Saturday, in Ruka (Finland). The Frenchwoman is ahead of her American rival Jaelin Kauf and the Russian Anastasia Smirnova.
THE RECORD. Kibiwott Kandie shatters the half marathon world record
The record has fallen! In Valencia (Spain), the Kenyan Kibiwott Kandie (24) on Sunday broke the world record for the men’s half-marathon by winning the race in 57 minutes and 32 seconds, ahead of the Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo (57’37 “) and Kenyan Rhonex Kipruto (57’49 ”) is 29 seconds better than the previous benchmark set by another Kenyan, Geoffrey Kamworor, who had run in 58 minutes and 1 second in September 2019 in Copenhagen.
