Paris Saint-Germain and Lens clinch Ligue 1 Champions League qualification
On Saturday, Paris Saint-Germain and Lens secured their place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages after winning their respective matches against Rennes and Lorient respectively.
PSG's victory over Rennes was a resounding success, with the French champions scoring five goals in a 5-2 win to secure a first-place finish in Group B. The result put PSG on track to qualify for the Champions League group stage, which will be held from October to December.
Lens' victory over Lorient was also impressive, with the French side taking advantage of poor defending to score three goals in a 4-0 win. This move helped Lens climb to second place in Group C, giving them a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League as well.
Marseille and Monaco fight for third place in the race
Despite losing their match against Nice, Marseille remains in contention for third place in the Ligue 1 table. The French side currently sit at 17th place, two points behind leaders Lyon.
Monaco, who have been struggling in recent weeks, were left disappointed by their defeat to Nice, but they remain in the running for third place. The French club has won just one league game in their last six matches, and they will need to improve if they want to avoid relegation.
The race for third place is tight, with several teams fighting for the final spot in the Champions League. However, it seems that Marseille may be in better position than Monaco, given their current form and the fact that they still have two games left to play in the season.
Overall, this week's results have been positive for both Paris Saint-Germain and Lens, while Marseille and Monaco continue to struggle in the Ligue 1 standings. It will be interesting to see how these teams perform in the remaining matches of the season and whether they can make a significant impact on the race for Champions League qualification.