Paris and Lens secure third place in Ligue 1 Champions League Qualifying race, while Marseille and Monaco compete for the third spot.

Paris and Lens secured their places in the Ligue 1 Champions League qualifying round, while Marseille and Monaco were battling it out to secure the third position.

Paris FC, currently sitting at the top of the league standings, secured their third place in the Ligue 1 Champions League qualifying round after defeating Angers SCO 2-0 on Saturday night. The win was a crucial victory as Paris FC is now set to face Lyon SC in the semi-finals.

The match saw Paris take control of the game from the start, with a well-timed goal by Christian Eriksen in the 5th minute giving Paris a comfortable lead. However, Angers responded strongly, scoring two more goals just before halftime to level the score at 2-2.

Paris managed to hold onto the lead until the final whistle, where they secured the victory with a goal from Benjamin Pavard in the 89th minute. Paris FC now have the option to play either Lyon or Olympique Lyonnais in the next round of matches, but they will be looking forward to facing both teams.

Meanwhile, Marseille FC, who had been struggling in recent weeks, managed to bounce back against Lyon SC in a thrilling encounter. The result was a close one, with Marseille holding a slight advantage heading into the last few minutes of the match.

However, Lyon managed to pull off a dramatic comeback, scoring three late goals to draw the match 4-4. This result was enough to keep Marseille alive in the race for the third place, which would give them a chance to qualify for the quarterfinals.

Marseille's performance has been nothing short of exceptional, and they are confident that they can continue their winning ways. They will need to perform better in the remaining games to stay ahead of Lyon SC and potentially advance to the next round.

In conclusion, Paris and Lens' victory over Angers SCO marked another significant step towards securing their place in the Ligue 1 Champions League qualifying round. While Marseille and Monaco's match ended in a closely contested affair, they both remain hopeful of advancing to the next round. With the results of the other matches yet to be announced, there is no telling what will happen next week.