Europa League: Lens spared, heavy for Rennes, Marseille and Toulouse

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By: Manu Tournoux

Europa League: Lens spared, heavy for Rennes, Marseille and Toulouse

The four French clubs still in the Europa League race know their opponents in the competition’s play-offs.

After that of the round of 16 of the Champions League, the veil has been lifted on the program of the Europa League play-off matches. The 16 teams still in the running, including four French, are fixed on the identity of their opponents.

Rennes draws AC Milan

Rennes is the one who inherited the biggest piece among the Ligue 1 teams. The Rouge et Noir will have to challenge the great AC Milan. A hell of a challenge for the Bretons, who are not at their best at the moment. The advantage is that the second leg takes place at Roazhon Park.

Toulouse FC will also have a lot to do to continue their journey in this competition. The Violets will face Benfica. After beating Liverpool in the group stage, they will have to achieve another feat to hope to progress.

OM finds Shakhtar

Regarding OM, they will have to challenge Shakhtar Donetsk, another team from the Champions League. This opponent will not bring back good memories for the Olympiens, given that they lost their teeth there in 2009. However, there will be no trips to Ukraine because Shakhtar plays its matches in Germany. And the second round will be held at the Vélodrome, which gives hope for a favorable outcome.

Finally, RC Lens is perhaps the club that did the best. The Artesian team will face the Germans from Fribourg. Be wary all the same because it is the best attack in the competition and is currently 6e of his championship. Northerners are therefore warned.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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