The French football league system is divided into four divisions: the Ligue 1 (French Football League), the Ligue 2 (French Championship for Second Division teams), the Championnat de France Professionnel (French Professional League) and the Ligue Pro (French First Division). Each division has its own rules and regulations.
In round five of the Ligue 1 season, Marseille leads with 8 points while Paris has just one point more than Marseille. However, Paris's lead is short-lived as they lost to Lyon 1-0 in their last match, leaving them six points behind Marseille.
Meanwhile, Lille slips to third place temporarily after losing to Nice 1-0 in their last match. This means that Lille will have to compete against Lyon, who is currently the defending champions, in the final league stage of the season.
This situation could be a turning point for Lille, as they have not been able to secure promotion from the Ligue 1 this season. They need to improve their performances in order to make it to the Champions League next season. On the other hand, Marseille has already secured promotion to the top flight, so they may not need to worry about relegation.