As the Ligue 1 season heats up, the race for European football's top spot is intensifying with several teams vying for their place in the Champions League.

In this three-way battle, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Lens and Monaco are all looking to secure their place in Europe's premier club competition. PSG has already secured their place in the UEFA Champions League, but they will face tough competition from Lens and Monaco as they aim to maintain their lead at the top of the table.

Lens, who have been performing well under new manager Christophe Galtier, are currently sitting in second place in the table, just one point behind PSG. They have a game in hand over their rivals and will be hoping to use it to their advantage and close the gap on PSG.

Monaco, meanwhile, have also been impressive this season, finishing third in the table before Christmas. They have a solid defense and strong attacking options, which have helped them stay in contention for the title. However, they will need to improve if they want to keep up with PSG and Lens.

The race for European football's top spot is heating up, and these three teams are all looking to make a statement in the final few weeks of the season. With each team having its own strengths and weaknesses, the stakes are high for all involved. It remains to be seen whether any of these teams can secure their place in Europe's premier club competition, or whether another surprise winner will emerge from the pack.