France’s Ligue 1 has usually been witness to the monopoly of Paris St. Germain, with the remaining left to brush up different comfort prizes like European spots. This yr, groups like Lens and Marseille have run the Parisians shut, with the highest three separated solely by 5 factors going into the dying phases of the match.
Here are the completely different routes for Ligue 1 groups to numerous European competitions:
UEFA Champions League
The high two finishers within the 2022-23 season of Ligue 1 will qualify immediately for the Champions League group stage, whereas the third-placed staff should undergo a 3rd preliminary spherical after which a play-off to enter the group stage.
But, if the 2022-23 Europa League winner qualifies for the Champions League via its home league efficiency, the third-placed Ligue 1 staff will immediately enter the UCL group stage for the subsequent season.
UEFA Europa League
Fourth-placed staff in Ligue 1 qualifies immediately for the Europa League group stage. Toulouse FC has already secured a spot within the group stage of the Europa League by advantage of successful the Coupe de France.
UEFA Europa Conference League
The Ligue 1 aspect which finishes fifth within the league will get a spot within the Europa Conference League play-offs.
Current Scenario
Paris St Germain’s Lionel Messi walks previous coach Christophe Galtier after being substituted in a Ligue 1 video games towards Marseille.
| Photo Credit: STEPHANE MAHE/REUTERS
PSG, Lens and Marseille are the three sides within the race for the direct group stage entry for UCL. But all three may achieve a gaggle stage entry if a aspect which has certified for UCL via its home league wins the Europa League.
Monaco is at the moment fourth and has a good-enough cushion on Lille, which is on fifth, that means it’s prone to associate Toulouse as French consultant within the Europa League.
Lille, Rennes and Lyon are in race for a fifth-place end, which might safe a play-off spot within the Europa Conference League.
