Ligue 1 is set to enter the UEFA Europa League qualification rounds with three teams facing a tough battle to secure their place in Europe's second-tier club competition.
The first team to qualify from France will be determined by a group stage that runs from September 22 to November 5. The second and third places will be decided by two-legged play-offs, which will take place between December 9-17 and January 16-24 respectively.
For many fans, this season's qualifying campaign promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory as Ligue 1 teams compete against each other on the pitch and in the media. But despite the promise of a high-quality competition, there remains uncertainty over how it will pan out.
There is still a long way to go before any teams can confirm their place in the competition, and the gap between the top four teams is currently just six points. However, the road ahead is not without its challenges, as each team faces a tough test in the group stages.
Despite this, there are still some positives to take away from the current situation. For starters, the competition has provided plenty of drama and excitement, with some nail-biting matches and dramatic comebacks.
In addition, the qualification process has also highlighted the strength of the Ligue 1 teams, with some of the best players in the world competing at a higher level than ever before.
Of course, there are still questions surrounding the future of the competition. Will it continue to exist in the same format as it does now? Or will there be changes to make it more competitive?
But regardless of what happens next, one thing is certain: the UEFA Europa League qualification rounds have already provided plenty of entertainment and excitement for football fans across the continent. And who knows, maybe this year's competition will end up being even better than last year's!