Rennes, Monaco, Strasbourg, Nice and Lens have three points at the top of the Ligue 1 ranking. Only one of these clubs will be able to secure a place on the podium.
It’s almost ready for Marseille
More excitement, or almost, in the top of our Ligue 1. Paris Saint-Germain will soon receive the title† OM is clinging firmly to their second place. Six points ahead, five days to goMarseille is pretty much guaranteed to play in Europe’s best leagues next season, but the battle rages beyond that. At stake is a third place, synonymous with the preliminary round of the Champions League.
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Rennes, two shocks to end the season (3rd, 56 points)
Of the five clubs on the list, Stade Rennais is the best placed, but also the one most concerned. After 4-2 wins at Lyons and 6-1 against Reims, Rennes have taken just four points in their last four matches in Ligue 1. rather than his fiery attack (70 goals, just five less than PSG), and a better goal difference (+34, against +20 for Strasbourg and +17 for Monaco). What could be better than a derby to revive after two setbacks? The red and black club travels to Lorient this Sunday before facing two teams within easy reach. Two days after the end, Stade Rennais receives OM in a crucial match, perhaps even to relaunch second in a crazy scenario, before moving to Pierre-Mauroy, to celebrate or regret.
D34: receives Lorient
D35: receives Saint-Etienne
D36: go to Nantes
D37: receives Marseille
D38: go to Lille
Strasbourg, next two main games (4th, 56 points)
Of the five candidates still in the race, Strasbourg is undoubtedly the one with the most difficult schedule. The team of Julien Stephan has suffered only one defeat in the last 15 league matches (in Bordeaux, on January 23). Full of confidence, the RCSA then starts the final sprint. And it will be necessary. The Alsatian moves north the next day, before welcoming PSG. In its “accident”, Strasbourg still has a bit of luck. Paris should most likely already have a title and be able to approach this game more calmly. Finally, on the last day, the “Racing” goes to the Vélodrome for a match that could change everything.
D34: go to Lille
D35: receives Paris
D36: go to Brest
D37: receives Clermont
D38: go to Marseille
Monaco, five out of five (5th, 56 points)
Sometimes purring, the ASM woke up suddenly. Monaco remains on five consecutive successes in the competition, including a prestigious one against PSG (3-0, March 20). Philippe Clement seems to have found the formula for a few weeks and the Monegasques are making an insane rise in the standings. Beware of overconfidence in the next match on the ASSE lawn, also in good form and who can hope for maintenance now. Monaco then hosts Angers for a trip to Pierre-Mauroy and a match in Brest. ASM concludes the season with a match at Bollaert between two contenders for Europe.
D34: go to Saint-Etienne
D35: receives Angers
D36: go to Lille
D37: receives Brest
D38: go to Lens
Nice, a favorable calendar (6th, 54 points)
Of the five clubs involved in this frenzied race to qualify for the Champions League, the GYM is certainly the one with the most affordable schedule. In the next five matches, Nice will play three times against clubs from the bottom five of the championship (Troyes, Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne). Easier meetings on paper, but still be careful against teams playing their survival in Ligue 1. Especially since the OGCN has come to a standstill for several weeks. Five points in the last six games. A struggling club, like striker Amine Gouiri. Ten times goalscorer in Ligue 1 this season, the OL-trained player has not planted since January 23. Nice closes the season with the reception of Lille and a trip to Reims.
D34: receives Troyes
D35: go to Bordeaux
D36: receives Saint-Etienne
D37: receives Lille
D38: go to Reims
Lens can catch up (7th, 53 points)
Surprise on this list, and a last minute guest in this race for qualifying, RC Lens is just three points behind third, joining the major leagues. The Sang et Or goes to Paris the next day, a match that should seal PSG’s coronation† After that, Franck Haise’s players will tackle an “affordable” schedule with matches against Nantes, Reims and Troyes, before the Monaco reception, in one final match that could change everything.
D34: go to Paris
D35: receives Nantes
D36: go to Reims
D37: go to Troyes
D38: receives Monaco
