11 May 2026

Lille, Lyon and Rennes chase two Champions League spots

With one round left in the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season, the top-six picture is still moving. Lille sit third on 61 points, Olympique Lyonnais are on 60, and Stade Rennais are close behind with 59. Olympique de Marseille are sixth with 56 and aiming for the Europa League. Every result on the final day will matter, and the fixtures make it even better for neutrals.

The table with one round to go

The margins are thin. Goal difference currently favors Lille and Lyon, while Marseille’s +16 could become a tiebreaker if they pull level with Rennes. On Sofascore you can track live standings as scores change in real time.

Final-day fixtures to watch

Lille host Auxerre. A win guarantees they finish above Lyon and secures a Champions League place. Anything less opens the door for Lyon or even Rennes to jump them.

Lyon welcome Lens to Groupama Stadium. Victory keeps them in the top four and could lift them to third if Lille fail to win. A draw might still be enough for Champions League football if Rennes do not take three points.

Marseille vs Rennes at the Vélodrome is the direct head-to-head that will shape the Europa League and could still shake the top four. Rennes qualify for Europe with a draw, but a win might take them into the Champions League places if Lyon slip.

Marseille’s Europa League route

OM must beat Rennes to climb to fifth. That would put both on 59 points, and Marseille’s stronger goal difference would likely push them ahead. A draw leaves them short, while defeat ends the chase. It is simple math and a very noisy evening expected at the Vélodrome.

Form guide and key numbers

Recent results give this run-in some flavor. Lille are unbeaten in five, highlighted by away wins against Paris and Monaco plus a 4-0 at Toulouse. Lyon have won four of their last five, including 4-2 over Rennes, before a stumble at Toulouse. Rennes responded to that loss with a 2-1 win against Paris and have four wins in their last five. Marseille have taken 10 points from the same span, with wins over Metz, Nantes and Le Havre and a draw against Nice.

Keep an eye on goal difference: Lille +17, Lyon +17, Rennes +11, Marseille +16. Early goals could swing live tables fast, which is why the live standings and Sofascore Rating are handy companions while you watch.

What to expect

Two Champions League tickets are up for grabs and three clubs are separated by two points. Lille control third, Lyon are in range, and Rennes need a result in Marseille to stay in the mix. For OM it is all about the Europa League spot, and they have the final say at home. Set reminders, open Sofascore, and enjoy the last lap of French football’s top‑four chase.

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Lille, Lyon and Rennes chase two Champions League spots

The table with one round to go

Final-day fixtures to watch

Lille host Auxerre. A win guarantees they finish above Lyon and secures a Champions League place. Anything less opens the door for Lyon or even Rennes to jump them.