France’s Ligue 1 has typically been witness to the monopoly of Paris St. Germain, with the remainder 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 event.
Here are the totally different routes for Ligue 1 groups to varied European competitions:
UEFA Champions League
The prime two finishers within the 2022-23 season of Ligue 1 will qualify instantly for the Champions League group stage, whereas the third-placed workforce must 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 by means of its home league efficiency, the third-placed Ligue 1 workforce will instantly enter the UCL group stage for the subsequent season.
UEFA Europa League
Fourth-placed workforce in Ligue 1 qualifies instantly 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 might acquire a gaggle stage entry if a aspect which has certified for UCL by means of its home league wins the Europa League.
Monaco is at present fourth and has a good-enough cushion on Lille, which is on fifth, which means it’s more likely to accomplice 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.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com