Olympique Lyonnais...set the #1 seed as a goal

With the last day of Champions League upon us, Lyon will be looking to securing a #1 seed for the knock out stages of the Champions League. Lyon has had a strong run so far in the Champions League, it was a difficult lose against Fiorentina, however they still have some of their destiny in their own hands. Heading into the final match, the French team is 2 points behind Fiorentina. The Italians play in England versus a disappointing Liverpool, while Lyon is in Hungary. As it current stands, Lyon would go top if they win and Fiorentina do not get the full three points, Lyon would have the goal difference advantage. Why is this important?

Being top seed would avoid being drawn against the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona (which could also end up 3rd of their group) and Arsenal. With Bordeaux already secured as a #1 seed, having two teams in that spot would give Ligue 1 a great chance of having at least one team in the 1/4 finals. Such success might push Ligue 1 ahead of Germany in terms of ratings, which could get France 3 clubs in directly into the Champions League....one can always dream!