Paris, Lens, Monaco form a three-powers competition for the Ligue 1 Champions League qualification race.

The French football league, Ligue 1, has been dominated by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and its fierce rivals in recent years. However, with the addition of Lens and Monaco to the mix, there is now a new competition for the title.

Lens, who finished second in last season's Ligue 1, is one of the most exciting teams in France this year. The team has been led by a young coach, Christophe Galtier, who has brought a fresh approach to the club's tactics. Under his leadership, Lens have shown that they can compete with the big boys of Ligue 1.

Monaco, on the other hand, is a team that has always been known for their attacking style of play. Under the guidance of manager Lucien Favre, the team has managed to keep up with the pace of the Ligue 1 table, finishing third last season.

Both Lens and Monaco have strong defenses, which is important as the two clubs will face each other in the playoffs for the Ligue 1 Champions League spot.

In the playoffs, the top two teams from Ligue 1 will meet in a single-leg match, with the winner advancing to the next round. This means that both Lens and Monaco will be competing against each other for a chance to advance to the Champions League.

The addition of these two teams to the Ligue 1 Champions League race is likely to shake things up and make for some exciting matches. It remains to be seen how the two teams will fare against each other in the playoffs, but it is clear that the stakes are high for both Lens and Monaco.