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After a 2-1 away defeat against vacationing Toulouse, Lyon dropped to 4th place just before the last match round. Meanwhile, both Rennes and Lille won. Lille is now leading the race for 3rd place. If they beat Auxerre at home they will be third no matter what. This is the worst possible scenario that could have taken place for Lyon.

Now, Lyon can finish either 3rd, 4th, or 5th.

If Lyon finishes 3rd, it will take part in the Champions League group stage.

If Lyon finishes 5th, it will take part in the Europa League group stage.

If Lyon finishes 4th, it will qualify for the Champions League playoff. In order to qualify for the group stage, they will have to win two playoff rounds. The first one will take place in early August. The second one will be played mid August with the first leg roughly between the 1st and 2nd Ligue 1 match and the second leg between 2nd and 3rd. A loss would see Lyon downgraded to the Europa League group stage

Now, time to vent. What did you think of the match against Toulouse? overall performance, worst player, best player, team attitude, refereeing, your hopes and predictions for the last round.

In today's press conference, Fonseca said that everyone is available for the match against Toulouse except Mangala, who remains doubtful, and Tessmann, who is ruled out for the rest of the season.

Fonseca said the team is approaching this match with the same seriousness as any other and is not taking anything for granted. The players are preparing with humility, fully aware that an away match against Toulouse will be difficult. According to Fonseca, nothing has been achieved yet, but the squad remains confident, motivated, and determined to maintain its positive momentum.

Speaking about Toulouse, Fonseca praised both their league campaign and their style of play. He noted that, with little pressure regarding results, Toulouse could prove to be a particularly dangerous opponent. Fonseca also stated that the team is currently performing even better than during its 13-match winning streak, especially in defensive transitions and against low blocks.

He agreed with a journalist’s suggestion that the early Europa League elimination against Celta Vigo may have helped the team recover domestically by allowing more training time between matches. At the same time, he admitted the situation remains bittersweet, as the squad genuinely believed it had a strong chance to go far in the competition.

Fonseca confirmed that preparations for the upcoming transfer window are already underway, including work on potential arrivals and departures. He also agreed that the squad will need greater depth, particularly if the club secures UCL qualification.