Ligue 1 Europa League Qualification Scramble: Lille, Rennes, Nice, and Lyon in a Tight 3-Point Battle

The battle for the UEFA Champions League spot in Ligue 1 is heating up with just four games left to play. The top three teams in the table - Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, and Monaco - have all clinched their places in Europe's premier club competition this season.

However, there is still plenty of action on the pitch as the other two spots are fought for by Lille, Rennes, Nice, and Lyon. With just one point separating the top five teams, every game counts as they try to secure their place in the Europa League.

For Lille, securing a place in the Europa League would be a huge boost after finishing outside the top six last season. They currently sit in third place in the league table, just a single point behind Rennes and Nice, who occupy the final two Europa League qualifying positions.

Rennes, meanwhile, have already secured a place in the Europa League thanks to their strong finish to the season. However, they will be looking to build on that success and continue their progress in Europe.

Nice, who finished second in the league table last season, will also be keen to secure a place in Europe's premier club competition. They currently sit in fourth place in the table, just two points behind Lyon, who occupy the final Europa League spot.

Lyon, on the other hand, have already qualified for the Europa League thanks to their impressive start to the season. However, they will be looking to build on that success and continue their progress in Europe.

With just four games remaining in the season, it looks like we could see a thrilling finale to the Ligue 1 campaign. Every game will be crucial as the top five teams fight for their place in Europe's premier club competition. It promises to be a closely contested battle, but the winner will certainly be a team that has worked hard throughout the season.