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According to France 24, Marseille and Lyon were both drawn against Bayer Leverkusen in the group stage of the Europa League, while fellow French club Rennes will take on Italian giants Juventus.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the Europa League is one of the most important continental competitions in European football after the Champions League, providing a chance for less famous professionals to compete against the big teams. In a wider context, these results reflect the strong competitiveness in French football and the strong relations between French teams and other European teams.
