This Sunday evening, the suspense could have been even crazier in the race for the title in League 1. If Lyon had managed to keep their advantage until the end instead of being properly knocked down by Lille in the second half (2-3 ), the first four in the championship would have held hands in two points. Four days before the end of the season, the scenario would have been totally incredible. But by bowing, the Lyonnais have undoubtedly said goodbye to their ambitions of coronation, even if they are still in the race to finish on the podium with a trip next Sunday to Monaco which will be worth gold. This will also be the last shock between the leading quartet. But will the Losc manage to maintain its lead, of only a small unit over the Parisian title holder and two on the Monegasque TGV?
Paris and its overloaded calendar
On an impressive series of five consecutive wins in Ligue 1, and especially over nine consecutive matches in all competitions without conceding a goal, the Principality's club has so far achieved a remarkable final sprint. The outcome of which will depend a lot on this duel against Lyon, even if the last two days do not look easy also with the reception of Rennes and a trip to Lens. Blood and gold who announce themselves as the real referees of this fight for the title since they will also go to Paris next weekend, before welcoming Lille. And beware, the Lensois have not lost in the league for 13 matches, which allows them to fight for 5th place. On paper, PSG has the best schedule with Reims at home in addition to Lens,and trips to Rennes (36th day) and Brest (38th day). But the reigning champion will have to manage a crazy end of the season with his double confrontation in the semi-finals of the Champions League against Manchester City, as well as a half of the Coupe de France against Montpellier. Not to mention, of course, the two possible finals that could follow. Will they manage to do it all simultaneously? Beginning of response, already, this Wednesday against the Citizens.this Wednesday against the Citizens.this Wednesday against the Citizens.
Calendar of the four teams who play the title:
1. Lille (73 points)
35th day: Receives Nice
36th day: Goes to Lens
37th day: Receives Saint-Etienne
38th day: Goes to Angers
2. Paris SG (72 points) Champions
League semi-final first leg: Receives Manchester City
Matchday 35: Receives Lens Champions
League semi-final second leg: Goes to Manchester City
Matchday 36: Goes to Rennes
Coupe de France semi-final: Goes in Montpellier
37th day: Receives Reims
38th day: Go to Brest
3. Monaco (71 points)
35th day: receives Lyon
36th day: Go to Reims
Semi-final Coupe de France: Go to Rumilly
37th day: Receive Rennes
38th day: Go to Lens
4. Lyon (67 points)
Day 35: Go to Monaco
Day 36: Receive Lorient
Day 37: Go to Nîmes
Day 38: Receive Nice
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League 1 standings