The 2023-2024 Ligue 1 season has come to an end, leaving us with the results of the promoted teams and relegated clubs. Let's take a look at how these tables were shaped.
Promoted Teams:
1. Bordeaux (1st place): Bordeaux secured their spot in the Champions League for the first time this season, finishing with 78 points out of 90 possible.
2. Monaco (2nd place): Monaco completed the season with 75 points, securing their spot in the Europa League.
3. Nice (3rd place): Nice finished third in the table with 66 points and qualified for the Europa League.
4. Rennes (4th place): Rennes finished fourth with 65 points and secured their place in the Europa League.
5. Saint-Etienne (5th place): Saint-Etienne finished fifth with 64 points and qualified for the Europa League.
Relegated Clubs:
1. Toulouse (1st relegated team): Toulouse was relegated from Ligue 1 due to finishing bottom of the table with 36 points.
2. Lens (2nd relegated team): Lens finished second last with 37 points and also got relegated.
3. Lyon (3rd relegated team): Lyon finished third last with 38 points and was relegated as well.
4. Nantes (4th relegated team): Nantes finished fourth last with 39 points and was relegated.
5. Stade Rennais (5th relegated team): Stade Rennais finished fifth last with 40 points and was relegated.
These results highlight the competitive nature of French football. Bordeaux's success in qualifying for the Champions League is particularly impressive given that they only had one win less than Monaco, who finished second. The relegation process was equally tough, with four teams dropping down to the lower divisions after finishing just above or below the required number of points.
The promoted teams will now face stronger opponents in Europe, while the relegated clubs will have to work hard to rebuild their teams before facing more challenging competitions next season. Overall, it's a year filled with excitement and competition in Ligue 1.