While Paris Saint-Germain claimed their 14th French league title midweek, Sunday’s Ligue 1 finale delivers fresh suspense. The 34th matchday will see the race for European spots and relegation battles reach their climax.

Lille holds its fate in its own hands

Behind PSG and RC Lens, three teams remain in contention for the third and final direct Champions League spot: Lille (61 points), Lyon (60 points), and Rennes (59 points).

Lille’s players, unbeaten since February 1, are the only ones with full control over their destiny. A victory over relegation-bound Auxerre would secure their third place, eliminating any chance for rivals to catch up. Even a draw guarantees Lille at least Europa League football next season. Lyon, meanwhile, must rely on a Lille stumble while hosting Lens in a match likely overshadowed by their upcoming Coupe de France final against Nice.

Marseille-Rennes: winner takes Europe

The clash at the Vélodrome between Olympique de Marseille and Rennes carries massive implications. A win for Rennes would lock in Europa League qualification, while a defeat could relegate them to the less prestigious Europa Conference League. Marseille, under intense pressure from Monaco lurking just two points behind, faces the risk of losing their European ambitions entirely if they stumble.

Relegation battle: Le Havre, Auxerre, and Nice fight to survive

With Metz and Nantes already relegated, the battle to avoid the playoff spot involves Le Havre (32 points), Auxerre (31 points), and Nice (31 points).

Auxerre pulled off a surprise win against Nice last week, but now faces Lille in a must-win scenario. Paradoxically, Nice appears best positioned to survive, hosting bottom-placed Metz, who haven’t won since November. Le Havre travels to Lorient, a team known for their resilience, in a match that could seal their fate if both Auxerre and Nice claim points.