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PSG\u2019s goalkeeper Matvey Safonov reacts after making a save during the French League One soccer match between Lens and Paris Saint Germain, in Lens, northern France, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jean-Francois Badias)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

PARIS \u2014 French attention turns to who gets the last automatic place for next season\u2019s Champions League now that Paris Saint-Germain has secured its 14th Ligue 1 title with a victory over second-place Lens<\/a> .<\/p>

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The last round in the top domestic league sets up a three-way contest involving Lille, Lyon and Rennes to finish third and join PSG and Lens in the European competition. The fourth-place team will go into qualifying for the Champions League.<\/p>\n

It promises to be close, with third-place Lille one point ahead of Lyon and two clear of fifth-place Rennes.<\/p>\n

At the bottom of the standings, Nice and Auxerre are vying to stay up and are level on points, with Le Havre one point above them.<\/p>\n

Nantes and last-place Metz have been relegated. The team finishing 16th \u2014 Auxerre, Nice or Le Havre \u2014 must navigate a tricky promotion-relegation playoff against the third-place team in Ligue 2.<\/p>\n

All the matches are on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Lille and Nice fans have a close bond, and Lille could do Nice a big favor with a home win against Auxerre.<\/p>\n

Nice is favorite to beat Metz at home but Rennes has a difficult away game at Marseille, which will move into fifth on goal difference if it wins.<\/p>\n

Marseille coach Habib Beye<\/a> was Rennes coach when it beat Marseille on the opening day of the season. He may have to beat his former club to save his job amid a chaotic season<\/a> for Marseille.<\/p>\n

Lyon also has a challenging game at home to Lens \u2014 although Lens coach Pierre Sage may rest key players ahead of the French Cup final<\/a> against Nice on May 22.<\/p>\n

PSG is away at Paris FC in the third capital city derby<\/a> of the season. PSG won in the league but was knocked out of the French Cup<\/a> by Paris FC in January.<\/p>\n

Having ended a barren spell in front of goal with a penalty last weekend, Marseille striker Mason Greenwood will be keen to finish the season with a flourish.<\/p>

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So will Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, the league\u2019s top scorer. He has 20 goals and could beat Greenwood and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9\u2019s joint-best tally of 21 from last season.<\/p>\n

Lyon is hoping for a farewell flourish from Brazil forward Endrick<\/a> , who plays the last game of his loan spell from Real Madrid, having netted eight goals in 20 games overall.<\/p>\n

PSG will be missing right back Achraf Hakimi, who is still recovering from a thigh injury<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Rennes goalkeeper Brice Samba and Paris FC defender Moustapha Mbow are both suspended.<\/p>\n

Gaining a Champions League place is vital to Lyon, which remains steeped in debt and only narrowly avoided relegation<\/a> to the second tier last summer on financial grounds.<\/p>\n

The club\u2019s owner Eagle Football Group (EFG) announced a net loss of 186.5 million euros ($218.3 million) for the first half of the season. This is despite reducing the club\u2019s salary mass by 40% and player sales of 45.3 million euros \u2014 including rising star Rayan Cherki<\/a> to Manchester City.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe financial situation remains critical,\u201d EFG said. \u201cDue to legacy exposures, write-downs on receivables from related parties, and the urgent need to secure a financing and restructuring solution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last July, Michele Kang<\/a>took over as president<\/a> after John Textor\u2019s resignation. Textor became Lyon president four years ago<\/a> after longstanding incumbent Jean-Michel Aulas sold to Eagle Football Holdings.<\/p>\n

A combination of Champions League revenue and a new buyer is paramount to offset further financial losses.<\/p>

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AP soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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