Champions League semi-finalists Lyon were held to a goalless draw by Bordeaux in a tepid French League encounter on Friday.
In a game of rare chances, Lyon almost stole a win 10 minutes from the end when highly rated midfielder Houssem Aouar hit the post after skipping past centre half Laurent Koscielny.
Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes saw his shot go narrowly wide midway through the first half and Bordeaux had a penalty appeal turned down following a video review in the 77th minute.
Bordeaux remained in second place with five points from three games ahead of this weekend's matches, while Lyon are third with four points having played one game less.
Lyon lost to eventual winners Bayern Munich 3-0 in the Champions League semis last month.
In Saturday's matches, leaders Nice look to make it three straight wins when they travel to Montpellier, while ninth-place Saint-Etienne host Strasbourg.
Having lost their opening game away to Lens on Thursday, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain host Marseille on Sunday.
Australian Associated Press
