Lens could help other French clubs in the Coupe de France semi-final match against Toulouse on Tuesday evening by winning the competition. The game is crucial not just for Lens but also for several other French clubs who will be supporting Pierre Sage’s team in their quest for victory.
Currently second in Ligue 1 after 30 matches, Lens is on track to qualify for the Champions League. A win in the Coupe de France would secure a spot in the Europa League, potentially benefiting the sixth-placed team in Ligue 1 if Lens emerges victorious. This would mean that the seventh-placed team in Ligue 1 would gain entry to the Conference League.
For Lens, winning the Coupe de France would be a historic achievement as the club has never lifted the trophy before. Toulouse, on the other hand, was the last team apart from PSG to win the competition in 2023. The upcoming clash between Lens and Toulouse comes just four days after Lens’ thrilling 3-2 victory over Toulouse in Ligue 1.
Furthermore, if Lens triumphs in the Coupe de France, France could have an eighth representative in Europe next season. To achieve this, Strasbourg would need to win the Conference League and finish among the top seven in the league.
Under this scenario, Strasbourg would qualify for the Europa League, and the eighth-placed team in Ligue 1 would compete in the Conference League. Strasbourg is currently in eighth place in Ligue 1 after 30 matches, with a game in hand, but they are seven points behind seventh-placed AS Monaco.
