The Ligue 1 and Europa League qualifications have been a fierce battle between the three teams from France: Lille, Rennes, and Nice. The competition is intense as each team aims to secure their place in Europe's premier club competition.
Lille has had a strong start to the season, winning all of their first six matches. They are currently top of the league table and are well on track to qualify for the Europa League. However, they face tough competition from Rennes and Nice, who have also shown promising performances this season.
Rennes, like Lille, have been strong performers this season, winning five of their first seven matches. They sit second in the league table and will be looking to continue their impressive form to secure their spot in the Europa League.
Nice, meanwhile, have struggled so far this season, but they have still managed to win four of their first eight matches. They may not have the same level of intensity as Rennes or Lille, but they are still a threat and could cause upsets if they find themselves in the Europa League play-offs.
Despite the fierce competition, there are some gaps that exist within the Ligue 1 and Europa League qualification race. For example, Paris Saint-Germain, who won the title last season, have already qualified for the Europa League, while Monaco and Lyon, who finished third and fourth respectively in the league last season, have both been eliminated from the Europa League play-offs.
Overall, it looks like there will be a tight fight for the remaining spots in the Europa League qualifiers. It remains to be seen which two teams will advance to the knockout stage of the tournament, but one thing is certain - the drama and excitement of these games will keep fans glued to their screens until the final whistle.