On October 3, after the first two rounds of the Champions League, both Real Madrid and Barcelona, the two giants of La Liga, were defeated by Ligue 1 teams, which was quite unexpected. Previously, Ligue 1 had been mocked as the “Farmers’ League,” but now it has made a comeback.
In the eyes of many, Ligue 1’s status as one of the “Top Five Leagues” is merely nominal and cannot be compared to the other four major leagues. Paris Saint-Germain, the dominant team in Ligue 1, has dimmed significantly in star power after the departures of superstars like Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe. The prospects of Ligue 1 teams in the Champions League were also not highly regarded by many.
However, in the first two rounds of the Champions League, the Ligue 1 teams have provided a pleasant surprise. Brest won both of their first two matches, Monaco defeated Barcelona 2-1 at home in the first round, and Lille then beat Real Madrid 1-0 at home in the second round. The underappreciated Ligue 1 teams have risen against the odds, becoming a highlight of this season’s Champions League.
The Ligue 1 league has proven with its actions that although it may lack the star power of the other four major leagues, it is certainly not a pushover in European competitions.
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