Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

Quote from: len01 on December 21, 2024, 05:48:49 PM

Quote from: ancafe on December 21, 2024, 09:05:50 AM

That is why I say Ligue 1 is not so competitive because when it comes to competition only PSG is the only strong team that might have an impact to dominate the league and overall there are almost no other teams that are able to provide balanced resistance in the struggle for the title. The PSG level is above the average team there and even challengers such as Marseille and Monaco are only able to compete for the second to third standings.

The level of popularity of Ligue 1 is not too bad but not many people may have an interest for this league for some reason where there is no more competitive competition. PSG has everything while other teams are unable to make efforts as made by PSG.

That's how League 1 is still very uncompetitive because other teams may not be able to get quality players like PSG. Maybe one of the problems is the financial difference between PSG and other teams.
One real proof we can see right now is Marseille bringing in players from the EPL like Mason Greenwood who is currently making a very good contribution. And the change in performance has increased after the player joined Marseille.

You just spoke my mind even before reading this post. The French league is not just as competitive as it should be, that is why the weak PSG in European competitions is always the reigning champion in their local league. We call that a "local champion" in my country. Grin

This is evident with the usual wide gap between it and the next opponent, it is now 10 points on the table between it and (Marseille and Monaco) that have the same 30 points tailing it. Before you know it this season, PSG might have extended these points further and I wonder how they can meet up against their ever-reigning champion.

But we should not excuse this on financial differences, good selection and management may help too if the right players with good winning spirits are selected. We have seen this in the past in different leagues like Dortmund, Leicester City, Arsenal, Napoli etc. where small money that was well spent yielded big results.