The French football league system has seen some significant changes in recent years, with the introduction of new leagues like Ligue 2, Ligue 1, and Ligue 2, as well as the reintroduction of the Europa Conference League.
In recent years, Lyon, Brest, and Strasbourg have all been competing for these prestigious European competitions. Each team is aiming to qualify for one of these major tournaments, and they are all expected to bring their best performances to the table.
Lyon has always been a strong contender for these major European competitions, having won the UEFA Champions League twice (in 2017 and 2018) and the Coupe de France three times. They have also qualified for the Europa Conference League, where they had previously failed to make it past the first round in 2015.
Brest, on the other hand, has struggled to find its feet in the top flight of French football. However, they have made some impressive progress recently, winning the Coupe de France two years in a row (2016 and 2018). They have also qualified for the Europa Conference League, but have not yet made it past the first round.
Strasbourg has struggled to establish itself as a serious competitor in the French league, and has only managed to qualify for the Europa Conference League once, in 2014. Despite this, they have consistently performed well, winning the Coupe de France every year since then.
Each of these teams has a clear plan for the upcoming season, and each has a chance to win the major European competitions that they aspire to qualify for. With the current state of the French football league system, it will be interesting to see which of these teams can emerge victorious in the coming months.