The concluding weekend of Ligue 1 promises an exciting last day, with potential euphoria. In the 38th and final round of the championship, Lille and Saint-Etienne are set for a crucial clash. The Greens aim to secure the 3rd position in the standings, ensuring participation in the preliminary round of the Champions League. Lille, on the other hand, is targeting qualification for the Europa League next season.
In this decisive encounter, a victory for Lille is imperative for European aspirations. Dimitri Payet expressed the importance of winning against ASSE and hoping for a stumble from Lyon to possibly clinch a Champions League spot. Reflecting on their season, Payet acknowledged the significant progress, stating, “Five months ago, if we had been told we would finish 4th, we would have signed straight away. We were 12th at one point. We must not be choosy, but if at the end of the match we have won, we will look at what Lyon did,” as revealed in his interview with RMC.
