2023-12-13 09:23:22
We have seen a more convoluted scenario. Before its final Champions League group match, Racing Club de Lens has its destiny in hand to finish third and thus join the Europa League. To continue the European adventure, he just needs to not lose this Tuesday evening (6:45 p.m., on Canal + and RMC Sport) against the Andalusians of Sevilla FC.
The Lensois are currently third in the group with five points. A ranking which prevents them from still believing in qualification for the round of 16 of C1, since their disappointment at the Emirates Stadium two weeks ago (6-0) against Arsenal. But they remain in a favorable position to keep third place, synonymous with a shift towards the final phase of C3.
Objective: reach the round of 16 of the Europa League
In the first leg, in September, Franck Haise’s men won a draw (1-1) thanks to a direct free kick from Angelo Fulgini. This time they are prohibited from losing at the Bollaert stadium because if necessary, Sevilla FC would go ahead on the particular difference of points, that is to say on the results of direct confrontations (a victory, a draw ).
Unlike the Sang et Or, the Spaniards are used to decisive matches and the Europa League, a competition which they have won seven times since the 2005-2006 season.
In the event of victory, RC Lens would do good to the French UEFA index and would therefore participate in the round of 32 of the C3 (February 15 and 22).
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