Lille may have a tough road ahead as they aim to secure a spot in the Champions League group stage alongside PSG, Monaco, and Brest. Before the playoffs, Lille could face a challenging task in the 3rd round as they are not set to be a seeded team in the draw for the four matchups in the league path. Benfica, Glasgow Rangers, Slavia Prague, and RB Salzburg currently rank higher than Lille in the UEFA coefficient rankings.
However, Lille could still become a seeded team if Bayer Leverkusen wins the Europa League final against Atalanta Bergamo. In this scenario, Benfica would directly qualify for the group stage, allowing Lille to move up in the seeding. Another factor to consider is if Club Brugge finishes as runners-up in the Belgian League, they could potentially enter the preliminary rounds and impact Lille’s seeding position.
In the Belgian League, Club Brugge only needs one point in their final match against Cercle Brugge to secure the title ahead of Union Saint-Gilloise and Anderlecht. This outcome could have implications on Lille’s seeding for the Champions League qualifiers. With multiple scenarios at play, Lille will have to navigate through these obstacles to achieve their goal of reaching the prestigious group stage of the Champions League.