Lens" and "Marseille" solidify their positions in the top three. © REUTERS

“Ligue 1” championship on Saturday played one of the leaders.

“Lens” at home after a tough battle defeated “Auxerre” team 1:0.

This season's escapees “Lens” footballers' victory was determined by a precise penalty kick in the 59th minute. The author of the goal was Przemyslaw Frankowski.

In the 65th minute, young “Auxerre” defender Souleymane Isaac Toure was expelled from the field for two yellow cards. After that, there were few chances for one of the outsiders to fight for victory in Lens.

“Marseille” at home beat “Lorient” 3:1 after goals from Saad Kolasinac, Alexis Sanchez, and Jordan Veretout.

Former Trakai team legionnaire Terem Moffi stood out in the ranks of “Lorient”.

“Lens” remains in second place, while Marseille's team is in third.