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Monaco and Nantes in danger on final day | The Express Tribune

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[ad_1] PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain have wrapped up a record 11th French title but Monaco risk missing out on European qualification on the final night of the Ligue 1 season on Saturday, while eight-time champions Nantes are facing relegation. PSG will pick up the championship trophy after their home game against Clermont as the Qatar-owned club end a difficult campaign with a celebration. Behind them, Lens are certain to finish as runners-up, meaning they will be in the Champions League group stage next season for the first time since 2002/03. Marseille will finish third and will enter the Champions League in the third qualifying round in early August, with the likes of Panathinaikos, Sturm Graz and Servette among possible opponents. The remaining European spots are still to be decided. One point separates Lille, Rennes and Monaco with just two berths in continental competition available. Lille, Ligue 1 champions in 2021, sit fourth and are on course to qualify for the Eur