Paris Saint-Germain secured their Champions League qualification for the upcoming season after defeating Real Madrid in a thrilling match at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night. The French giants held off the Spanish champions with a scoreline of 2-1, winning the crucial away leg of the tie and securing a spot in the group stage.
The victory was particularly significant given that Paris had already qualified for the competition as the top team from Group A. However, they still needed to clinch the second qualifying spot, which is determined by the results of their home games against the other teams in the group.
Lens, who finished second in their group, also secured their place in the group stage. They defeated Málaga 2-0 in their final game, leaving them just one point behind Paris Saint-Germain in the standings. This means that Lens will face either Ajax or Napoli in the first round of the group stage.
Both clubs demonstrated excellent form throughout the season, with PSG showing resilience and determination in overcoming Real Madrid's strong attack, while Lens showed strength and experience in their own matches.
The victory for PSG also sets up a potentially exciting clash with Liverpool in the group stage, as both teams have strong records in European competitions. If they can maintain their performance, both teams could be in contention for the title this season.
Overall, the results provide optimism for both clubs and show that there is still much to play for in the upcoming Champions League season. With two teams securing their places in the group stage, it looks like there will be plenty of excitement and drama on the way.