PARIS - Former Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli struck twice on his Nice debut to help his new side defeat Mediterranean rivals Marseille 3-2 in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Mevlut Erding netted a hat-trick as promoted Metz strolled to a 3-0 victory at Nantes, Philippe Hinschberger's men climbing into the top three after a third win in four matches this term. On Saturday, Monaco claimed top spot as Djibril Sidibe, Adama Traore, Fabinho and Kamil Glik all scored in a crushing 4-1 victory away to Lille. France striker Lacazette, the French league's leading scorer this season with six goals, will miss Lyon's opening group stage match at home to Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain conceded an injury-time equaliser on Friday as they warmed up for their European clash next week against Arsenal with a disappointing 1-1 home draw with Saint-Etienne.

Source: Bangkok Post September 11, 2016 21:45 UTC