The glory of the Champions League and its financial rewards are something that every club craves for. Like every season, the Ligue 1 sides compete for a place to represent http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 in the European competition.
The Ligue 1 possesses only three Champions League spots, and that makes the competition more interesting. The French league is said to exhibit some of the most promising talents on the globe, as they would try for a chance to compete for European glory with
their respective clubs. The opportunity to play in the Champions League is one that every club wants to grab.
From cash-laden Paris Saint-Germain to Stade Rennais, who have turned out to be the revelation of the season, are just two of the many sides who would try and chase the chance to play in Europe. Here’s a list of potential contenders who are determined to
earn themselves a European berth:
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The Rhone giants are one of the favourite sides to earn themselves a European spot. Under Remi Garde the team seems to be performing quite well. The Frenchman has brought a revolution at the Stade Gerland, and maintains a preference for French players in
his squad.
The coach has already stated that Les Gones’ objective is to qualify for Champions League this season, and considering the club’s current form, the Lyon-based club have the potential to secure themselves a ticket to Europe.
Paris Saint-Germain
The French giants are on a spending spree in the pursuit of winning silverware. The appointment of Carlo Ancelotti and the arrival of players like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Pastore-c18082 just go on to describe their desire to win trophies.
The Paris-based club is already performing well this season, as they qualified for the knock-out phase of the Champions League by topping their group.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Qatar-c2986 Investment Authority, who currently own PSG, are expecting the club to win the Championnat this season. The league title would automatically ensure them the Champions League berth, anything less than that is entirely unacceptable for the club administration.
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The Rennes-based club is considered to be the revelation of the season, as the French outfit has pulled off some heroic victories against their respective opponents. Les Rouge-et-Noirs have a squad full of talent, one that exhibits the likes of Romain Alessandrini,
Mevlut Erding and Yassine Jebbour.
SRFC’s coach, Frederic Antonetti, wants the team to perform well in the 2012/13 campaign. The coach has praised the potential of his players on several occasions and refuses to rule out the possibility of the Rennes-based club challenging for a European
spot.
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Les Phoceens failed to secure Champions League qualification last season. However, this season the Marseille-based club seems determined to secure a place in the top tier of European football this season.
The club has had a strong start to the 2012/13 campaign, one they can build on. But recent shaky performances have proved to be a hindrance for achieving their objective. Nevertheless, coach, Elie Baup, is determined to get his side back to winning ways
and manage a Champions League place by the end of the season.
AS Saint-Etienne
Les Verts have been consistently improving under Christophe Galtier’s supervision. The coach has led the team to a better finish every season. The Frenchman aims to secure European football this season, and considers that it would be a great achievement
for the club.
Saint-Etienne possess one of the best defences in the Ligue 1, and are already through to the semi-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue. With the European action still a test they are determined to take, the French side would try it’s best to try and finish in
the top three this season.
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