Ligue 1: all clubs qualified for the European Cup

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Lens and PSG go blow for blow

The 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season ended this Sunday evening, with a huge multiplex of nine simultaneous matches. One of the main issues of this multiplex of the 34th day was the race for European places and in particular the Champions League. Third before this day, Lille lost on home soil against Auxerre (0-2). A defeat without consequence for the Mastiffs, who will compete in the C1 next season alongside PSG and RC Lens, following OL’s heavy defeat against Lens (0-4).

With this setback, Paulo Fonseca’s men (4th) said goodbye to the Champions League and will compete in the Europa League again next year. Marseille, which swept Rennes (3-1), finished 5th and also qualified for the C3 league phase while Rennes will compete in qualifying for the Conference League. The big loser of this evening is none other than AS Monaco, beaten in Strasbourg (5-4). The Monegasques will nevertheless have a final chance to play the C4 if RC Lens were to win the Coupe de France.

French clubs qualified for the European Cup:

Champions League: PSG, Lens and Lille

Europa League: OL and OM

Conference League (Qualifying): Rennes

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Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas 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, his 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, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.