The race for Europe is in full swing in L1 — Alsa’Sports

Seven days from the end of the championship, Racing is fourth with 52 points. Always in the game for a potential qualification for the European Cup, the season is already historic. But the race for Europe still looks complicated and six teams can still believe it. Indeed, from Lyon, 10th, to Strasbourg, 4th, only 6 points separate the different formations. If Strasbourg still has a rather difficult calendar, its competitors are not left out. A quick tour of the calendars and clashes that will still take place during the last 7 days.

Nice (5è, 51 points)

4 home games, and 3 away, that’s what awaits the Aiglons before the end of the championship. Among the teams to move to the Allianz Riviera side, Lorient, Nantes and Saint-Etienne, none of which has acquired its maintenance. On the 37th day, Nice will host Lille. Finally, the Niçois will challenge Reims, Bordeaux and Monaco far from their land in trips that can prove to be perilous.

Monaco (6th, 50 points)

The receptions of Nice, Angers and Brest during D33, D35 and D37 are still waiting for Philippe Clément’s men. Among the trips reserved for players from the Rocks by the end of the championship, only big ones! Rennes, Lille and Lens, all three present in this race for Europe, as well as the trip to the Chaudron des Verts at J34. Greens who will undoubtedly always have to fight hard to maintain them.

Lille (7th, 48 points)

After a complicated start to the season, the reigning French champions are involved in the race for Europe and have been undefeated since February 6 and the reception of PSG. But the derby at home this weekend against Lens could be the turning point of their season. There are still big pieces at home: Strasbourg, Monaco and Rennes. The trip to Nice at the J37 will prove complicated, as will those in Reims and Troyes who are fighting for their survival in the top flight.

Lens (8ème, 47 points)

As for their neighbor Lille, this weekend’s derby will be decisive for the Sang et Or. If the result is positive, the rest is not much easier: trips to Paris, Reims and Troyes still await the men. by Frank Haise. At home, supporters will still be able to see Montpellier, Nantes and Monaco.

Nantes (9th, 46 points)

Four home games for FC Nantes before the end of the exercise: Angers, Bordeaux, Rennes and Saint-Etienne on the final day. A contender for Europe therefore, and three teams which are currently still struggling to stay in the top flight. Travel will be very complicated: Marseille, Lens and Lyon. Undoubtedly one of the biggest calendars.

Lyon (10th, 46 points)

For the Lyonnais, there are 4 difficult trips left before the end of the season. A first against a team from Brest, before playing the Olympiaco on the lawn of the Vélodrome (J35). The last two trips will take place in an almost identical context: the Lyonnais will have to deal with Messins and Clermontais who will mobilize their forces to tear off the maintenance or the dams. Olympique Lyonnais will again host Bordeaux, Montpellier and especially Nantes, currently tied on points with Les Gones.

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