If the suspense is closed regarding the title of champion, this 34th and last day was of capital importance for many clubs, both at the top and at the bottom of the standings.
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The last matches that can decide a season. The 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season is coming to an end on Sunday, May 17, and brings with it answers to the remaining questions. These concerns include the spots for European cups, as well as the fight for survival and the relegation play-off spot. While Paris Saint-Germain clinched the title, their 14th in history, by defeating Lens 0-2 on Wednesday.
Ligue des champions: between Lille, Lyon, and Rennes, there will be two winners and one disappointed
Two spots remain for the next Champions League, behind PSG and Lens. On one side, direct qualification for the group stage for the third-placed team, on the other, a playoff round spot for the team finishing fourth.
As of the 34th matchday, Lille sits third with 61 points, Lyon fourth with 60 points, and Rennes fifth with 59 points. Lille has the chance to secure their direct Champions League spot. For Lyon and Rennes, things look more complicated. Rennes needs a better result than its rivals to secure Champions League football. In case of equal points, Lille and Lyon have a goal difference advantage over Rennes.
Ligue Europa and Ligue Conference: OM and Monaco still dreaming of C3
As the final day arrives, Rennes holds the Europa League spot while Marseille is in line for the Conference League play-off spot. Monaco in 7th place can still qualify for Europe by winning and hoping Marseille loses to Rennes. Monaco could then play in the Conference League play-offs.
Marseille also dreams of a Europa League spot, dependent on finishing sixth and Lens winning the French Cup. Marseille needs a win against Rennes to secure the Europa League spot.
Relegation spot: Nice, Auxerre, and Le Havre want to avoid the trap
Who between Nice, Auxerre, and Le Havre will face two fearful matches against Saint-Etienne to stay in Ligue 1? Nice, currently in the relegation play-off spot, needs a positive result against Metz, who are already relegated. Auxerre and Le Havre need to fight for survival as well.
/2026/05/17/6a0a1d3a08542290164423.jpg "Ligue 1: Match between Nantes and Toulouse definitively interrupted after the intrusion of Nantes supporters on the Beaujoire pitch.")
