Ligue 1

Ligue 1 is the top division of French football, one of two divisions making up the LFP, the other being Ligue 2.

Related Topics:
LFP - Ligue 2

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The 20 Ligue 1 teams play each other twice during the season, for a 38 match schedule. At the end of the season, the bottom three teams in the division are relegated to Ligue 2.

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Currently, the top three teams in Ligue 1 qualify for the Champions League, with the top two proceeding directly to the group phase. The third placed team enters in the final qualifying round. The fourth and fifth placed teams qualify for the UEFA Cup. The sixth and seventh placed teams can also qualify, depending on results in the two domestic cup competitions.

Related Topics:
Champions League - UEFA Cup

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