French League 1

Ligue 1 offers competitive matches and showcases emerging talent. From past stars such as Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard and many more who made their name known in this league, to current talents such as Xavi Simmons and Jonathan David, high quality football is to be expected here. Apart from the pursuit of the Ligue 1 title, there is also the battle to secure qualification for one of Europe’s top 3 club cup competitions to look out for, with teams eager to showcase what they can offer on the greater European stage in the 2024/2025 Ligue season.

Adding to the excitement is an updated roster of teams, creating an element of unpredictability to the season ahead. Following the relegation of Metz, Lorient, and Clermont foot at the end of the 2023/2024 season, they have been replaced with newly promoted Auxerre, Angers, and Saint-Étienne. Auxerre and Angers secured automatic qualification by finishing 1st and 2nd in Ligue 2 last season, whilst Saint-Étienne had a slightly tougher route, having to beat Metz in the play-offs to secure their promotion. All of these 3 teams are no strangers to Ligue 1 with Auxerre and Angers returning to the top flight after a 1-year absence and Saint-Étienne returning after a 2-year absence. The return of these former Ligue 1 stars is sure to shift the competitive dynamic of the league and will be something to look forward to for football fans.

As the current reigning champions of Ligue 1, PSG will be expected to put on another exceptional display as they attempt to defend their 12 league title. However, concerns arise following the departure of French striker Kylian Mbappé, who was not only the team’s star player, but also Ligue 1’s top goalscorer. Will the gap left by Mbappé’s departure be sufficiently filled by new transfers, or will PSG struggle to find suitable replacements? The spotlight will be trained on the club as they aim to resolve this issue. With the gap between PSG and the other teams slowly closing, will the Parisian side be able to reaffirm their position as France’s best?

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