The results of the French clubs involved in the European Cup last week exasperate the sports consultant to the highest degree.
Last Thursday, French football clubs experienced a difficult evening in the Europa League. Olympique de Marseille saved the French honor by defeating Shakhtar Donetsk (3-1), at the Vélodrome stadium, in the play-off. Stade Rennes, RC Lens and Toulouse fell by the wayside, after having glimpsed the hope of qualification.
Jérôme Rothen draws up a clear observation on the level of Ligue 1. “The truth is that without Paris and Marseille, we do not exist. We’re already having trouble existing in Europe… It’s not because PSG and OM are passing that we should think we’re big names. I have often defended the level of our championship, but this season. We are not good, we have teams with big budgets who are rubbish”was offended by the sports consultant on RMC radio.
Rennes as tourists
Certainly, Stade Rennais won against AC Milan, but the Bretons had considerably jeopardized their chances of qualifying after the first leg in Italy. “The European Cup in Rennes, how long have you been playing it? They went to Milan for sightseeing, I was ashamed. As a Frenchman, a French club going to a big club in Europe like Milan, which has a great history, but they went for tourism there. When will they grow up? »asks the former attacking midfielder.
PSG and OM are therefore the only two French clubs still involved in the European Cup this season. The capital club is on track to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after its victory (2-0) against Real Sociedad in the first leg. As for Marseille, they will face Villarreal in the round of 16 of the Europa League.
