It's a generally complicated week for French clubs in the Champions League. After the defeats of PSG against Bayern (0-2) and Brest against Barça (0-3) on Tuesday evening, Monaco also fell last night at home against Benfica (2-3). A defeat after an infuriating scenario since the Principality club led twice before finally losing ten to eleven against the Portuguese club.
Lille on track towards the Top 8?
For its part, Lille nevertheless saved the honor of French clubs. An important victory on the Bologna pitch allows Bruno Genesio's men to move up in the League phase rankings. Moreover, Opta looked last night at the chances of qualification of the two French clubs. With very positive predictions. For a place in the play-off, it would be almost in the pocket for Monaco and Lille with almost a 100% chance of being there. Furthermore, Monaco would have a 15% chance of qualifying directly in the Top 8, while Lille would have a 27% chance of appearing there, given its upcoming schedule. Good news in sight for the two clubs?
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To summarize
For Lille and Monaco, despite very contrasting results in the Champions League, the chances of qualification are enormous. Indeed, Opta's predictions give enormous chances of qualification to both clubs…
