Ligue 1 Champions League Qualification Race Intensifies as Paris, Lens and Monaco Battle for Top Spot

The Ligue 1 Champions League Qualification Race has intensified with three teams - Paris Saint-Germain, Lens and Monaco - all battling it out to secure their place in the next season's UEFA Champions League.

Paris Saint-Germain is currently leading the race with 24 points from 15 matches, while Lens and Monaco are closely behind them with 19 and 18 points respectively. The gap between the top two teams is just four points, which means that any slip-up could cost them dearly.

Monaco, who finished second last season, have been performing well this year, having won five of their six away games so far. They are also unbeaten in their last seven league matches, and have scored eight goals in their last four home games.

Lens, on the other hand, have been inconsistent this season, but they have shown glimpses of their potential. They have only lost one match in their last ten games, and have scored more goals than any other team in the division.

Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, have been dominating the league so far, winning all their matches except for one. They have scored the most goals in the league so far, and have conceded the fewest goals as well.

With only two games left to play, the race for the top spot is heating up. It remains to be seen whether any of these teams can secure their place in the Champions League next season, or if they will have to fight until the final whistle.