The Europa Conference League is the third tier of European club football and provides an opportunity for teams from countries outside the UEFA Champions League to compete against each other in a knockout format.
In recent years, several teams have emerged as potential candidates for promotion to the Europa Conference League, including Lyon, Brest, and Strasbourg.
Lyon has been one of the most successful teams in French football over the past decade, winning multiple domestic titles and reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. However, they have struggled to replicate their success at the international level, with only two appearances in the Europa Conference League qualifying rounds since joining the competition in 2017.
Brest, on the other hand, has had more luck at the international level than Lyon, having reached the group stage of the Europa Conference League twice in four seasons. Their most notable achievement came in 2019 when they defeated Dutch side Feyenoord in the first round of the competition.
Strasbourg, meanwhile, has also had mixed results in the Europa Conference League, with three appearances in the qualifying rounds since joining the competition in 2016. They narrowly missed out on qualification last year after finishing second in their group, but they will be hoping to improve on that result this season.
All three teams face tough competition in the Europa Conference League, with many of the top clubs in Europe's top leagues competing in the tournament. However, with strong performances and a bit of luck, it is possible for any of them to make a mark in the competition and potentially earn promotion to the Europa Conference League next season.