For Olympique de Marseille supporters looking for beautiful European posters, this is good news. For the sporting ambitions of the Phocaeans, a little less.
Qualified for the group stage of the Europa League, failing the Champions League, OM can prepare hard, just like Stade Rennais, the other French qualifier. There will be some big names, notably from Italy, since AC Milan and Juventus, due to a failed end to the season, landed in C3.
Among the other expected big names, we can also mention Bayer Leverkusen and Benfica, while Spain will send Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo.
Which opponents for OM?
However, there will be some great curiosities, like Bournemouth and Sunderland, the English surprises, who will try to succeed Tottenham and Aston Villa on the list. Finally, the biggest sensation comes from Portugal where a D2 club, Torreense, qualified for the Europa League by winning the Cup at the expense of Sporting.
This does not suit Benfica Lisbon, who will have to go through the play-off rounds, just like Anderlecht, Besiktas and Rangers.
