Paris, Marseille, and Lens stand in first contention group to secure the Ligue 1 title.

The French Premier League is one of the most competitive football leagues in Europe. Each team plays against each other every season, with the top four teams advancing to the next round.

In the Ligue 1, which stands for "Laigue" or "League", there are several teams that compete for the championship. These teams are known as the "First Group". The First Group includes Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Marseille FC, and Lens FC.

Paris Saint-Germain is the current champion of the First Group, having won it in 2021-2022. They have been playing very well this season, winning five of their last six matches, and currently sit in second place behind Lens FC.

Marseille FC has also had an impressive season, winning eight out of their last nine games, and sitting in third place behind PSG. Lens FC has also performed well this season, winning seven out of their last ten matches, and currently sits in fourth place behind PSG and Marseille FC.

Lens FC is the only team in the First Group that does not play in the Champions League, meaning they will face lower-level competition throughout the season. However, they still have a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League, if they perform well enough.

The Ligue 1 title is crucial for these teams. Without the title, they would need to finish at least second place in the table to qualify for the Champions League. If they win the title, they would be able to advance to the Champions League, but without the title, they would need to finish higher than the runners-up to qualify.

If Paris Saint-Germain wins the Ligue 1 title, they will become the first team to win the league since 2017. This would give them a significant boost in their chances of qualifying for the Champions League, while also giving them a good chance of qualifying for the Europa League.

However, if they lose the Ligue 1 title, they would need to perform exceptionally well to qualify for the Champions League. If they do not perform well enough, they may struggle to qualify for the Europa League.

Overall, the Ligue 1 title is a critical factor for these teams, as it determines their chances of qualifying for the Champions League. If they fail to secure the title, they could struggle to qualify for the Europa League. However, if they succeed, they would be able to progress further up the standings and potentially reach the final stages of the tournament.