Across The Continent | Ligue 1 & Liga Portugal Previews

For the fifth of six league previews to kick of ACROSS THE CONTINENT, we're taking on France's LIGUE 1 and Portugal's LIGA PORTUGAL.

Over in France, we begin with the relegation battle and debate which of the recently promoted teams we like best, as well as why we think OG Nice could be in serious trouble.

Next, we tackle mid-table and European outsiders, including some clubs with unusual financial stability and upside for a league often strapped for cash.

Then, we hit on the usual suspects in the European races, including Lille, Lyon, Rennes, and Lens, sharing concerns for Marseille and excitement for new-challengers Paris FC. Can Liam Rosenior man-age his new side to glory? And finally, just how good do we think Monaco is? Can they actually compete for the title?

For the latter portion of the episode, we head to Portugal, where we're set for yet another photo-finish of a title race between Porto, Sporting, and Benfica. Porto has embraced continuity, Sporting has embraced change, and Benfica swapped Mourinho for Marco Silva – so who has the edge?

We then finish we a trip to the island of Madeira, where its two clubs, Marítimo and Nacional will reignite their derby this season after Marítimo's return to the top flight.

Cheers to Stéphane Dumont!

Chapters:

00:00 – the start

01:24 – Ligue 1 | intro

04:05 – Ligue 1 | relegation

13:45 – Ligue 1 | mid-table

21:18 – Ligue 1 | European push

27:28 – Ligue 1 | Champions League

35:40 – Liga Portugal | title race

41:58 – Liga Portgual | Medeira derby