Ligue 1 Drama: Lille, Lyon to Champions League, Marseille in Europa League!
- May 18, 2026 | 00:03
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The 34th and final round of the French Ligue 1 saw all nine matches played on Sunday, May 17. The matches began at 22:00, and Sportal.bg provided live coverage of the developments. Below are the final results and the overall league standings, which determined the crucial positions for the start of the next season.
Despite the champion and runner-up being decided earlier in the week when Paris Saint-Germain defeated Lens 2-0, much remained unclear at both ends of the table. The battle for every inch of ground was expected to be fiercely contested until the final whistle. The results, which surprised many, reshaped the European tournament and relegation battles. In the end, Lille and Lyon secured their spots in the Champions League, while Marseille defeated Rennes in a crucial match and will compete in the Europa League. Rennes will play in the Conference League. Nice will face a relegation playoff, while OGC Nice and Troyes will avoid relegation directly.
Aside from the football excitement, the final round was marred by a serious incident between Nantes and Toulouse, which was halted after just 22 minutes due to hooliganism by fans.
This Ligue 1 season was full of twists and turns! Can you believe that Nice will have to fight for survival? What a rollercoaster! And what about the drama in the match between Nantes and Toulouse? Unbelievable!