Elsewhere, Belarusian outsiders Dinamo Minsk stand on the brink of their first qualification for the group stages of a European competition after a run of five consecutive clean sheets including a 2-0 first leg win over Portugal's Nacional last week.
Their water-tight defence, built around stalwart Sergei Politevech, has only leaked eight goals in 21 league matches. "It is very important to avoid goals and we always prioritise getting a result and play accordingly, " said the 24-year-old Belarus international defender.
Our defensive performances are of utmost importance as we want to achieve our aims. "France risk losing two clubs before the draw with bitter local rivals Lyon and Saint Etienne both needing second leg victories.