The fight for qualifying places in European competitions is expected to be exceptionally close in Ligue 1 this season. Far behind Paris Saint-Germain, who has undoubtedly won the title of champion, the teams ranked from second to seventh are separated by a minimum gap of only five points, five days before the end of the championship. This proximity raises a palpable suspense, giving each of these formations a tangible chance to access the prestigious European competitions, the first six places of the ranking being necessary to qualify.

AS Monaco coach Adi Hütter shared his past experience at a recent press conference, recalling a similar situation during his first season in Frankfurt in 2018-2019. After a promising position in the standings, a series of defeats, notably against Chelsea in the semifinals of the Europa League and against Mainz and Bayern, led the team to finish seventh, requiring qualifying phases for the Europa League. This anecdote, far from reassuring, underlines the fragility of the current situation and the uncertainty about the European future of the ASM.

The upcoming match against Strasbourg, the current sixth of the championship, is therefore crucial for AS Monaco. Adi Hütter stresses the need for an exceptional performance to hope to win this shock and consolidate his position in view of European places. Monegasque supporters, aware of the volatility of the situation, hope to avoid the reversal of fortune that had once forced the team to fight for a qualification, and await with apprehension the outcome of this thrilling season.