Lille finishes third in Ligue 1 to secure a Champions League berth despite losing to Auxerre
Lille finished the Ligue 1 season in third place, securing a spot in next season's Champions League despite a 2-0 loss to Auxerre. The final matchday saw Lille, Lyon, and Rennes all vying for the third position, but Lille managed to hold onto their lead. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain concluded their season with a loss, but they remain focused on the upcoming Champions League final.
- ▪Lille secured a Champions League berth by finishing third in Ligue 1.
- ▪They lost 2-0 to Auxerre on the final day of the season.
- ▪Lyon and Rennes also competed for the third spot but were unable to win their matches.
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