Faraj Benlahoucine, Media365: published on Sunday, May 07, 2023 at 4:10 p.m.
In the aftermath of the Ligue 1 shock won by Lens at the expense of Marseille (2-1), which of the two clubs has the most advantageous calendar in the race for second place?
This Saturday at the Bollaert stadium, Lens won the clash at the top of the table against OM (2-1), grilling the politeness of the Marseillais in passing by stealing second place in Ligue 1 from them. A turning point of the season? If the positions remain fixed at the end of the 38th and last day, then the Sang et Or will be able to revel more in having won this prestigious match between contenders for the Champions League. Because in addition to the honor of appearing better on the podium, a direct accession to the “big” European Cup is at stake.
Four days from the end, Lens will play as many “finals” estimated Lensois midfielder Jean Onana. A naturally similar configuration on the Marseille side. But which of the two clubs has the most favorable schedule when it comes to starting the final sprint? From a logistical point of view, the results are identical with two receptions and two trips on either side. Nevertheless on a purely sporting level, the obstacles standing on the road to Marseille seem more difficult to overcome.
The hell of the North for OM
Mainly because Igor Tudor and his troops will return to the north of France, to Lille, on May 20. Les Dogues, 5th in the championship, have not lost at home for fourteen games in Ligue 1! Racing Club de Lens will not come up against any opponent of this caliber. Reims, virtually 9th before the end of this 34th round, will be the most dangerous candidate for the Artésiens next Sunday, at Bollaert. Seko Fofana and others will then successively face Lorient, Ajaccio and Auxerre. OM will play for their part against Angers, Brest and Ajaccio also during the final meeting of the exercise.
35th day: Lens – Reims (9eme), Marseille – Angers (20eme)
36th day: Lorient (11th) – Lens, Lille – Marseille
37th day: Lens – Ajaccio (19th), Marseille – Brest (14th)
38th day: Auxerre (16th) – Lens, Ajaccio (19th) – Marseille
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