Failing to compete in the prestigious Champions League, AS Monaco wants to continue its European adventure at the lower level. For this, the Monegasques hope to win at the Stade Louis-II against the Red Star, which they had beaten in Serbia in the first leg (1-0).
A defeat of ASM, which has 7 points, would allow Belgrade (6 points), or even the Turks of Trabzonspor (also 6 points) to pass them.
More difficult task for Nantes
For Nantes, third in their group with 6 points, the task looks more difficult: Antoine Kombouaré’s players must beat Olympiacos, last in group G, and take advantage of a possible defeat for Qarabag, second with 7 points. , against the leader Freiburg (13 points) at the same time.
Last French club engaged in C3, Rennes, second with 11 points, is guaranteed to move on to the next round, but could even overtake Fenerbahçe, the first provisional group with 11 points too, and therefore avoid the 16th, synonymous with play-offs, against a team drafted from the Champions League. The Bretons welcome the Cypriots from AEK Larnaca (9:00 p.m.).
Little margin for Nice
In the Europa League Conference, Nice is first in Group D on equal points with Partizan Belgrade and only one unit ahead of Cologne, their opponent on Thursday (9:00 p.m.).
The Aiglons therefore do not have much room, especially since they failed to win at home in the first leg (1-1), marked by clashes between supporters of the two teams.
West Ham and Villarreal, who are among the favorites in the competition, have already secured their ticket to the next round.