GOLAZONEWSFilipe Luís and Davide Ancelotti battle for Ligue 1 lead
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- Former Rio de Janeiro club managers Filipe Luís and Davide Ancelotti are competing in the French league.
- Filipe Luís manages Monaco, while Davide Ancelotti is at the helm of Lille.
- Lille can move to the top of the table with a victory against Brest.
The historic rivalry between Flamengo and Botafogo has crossed the Atlantic Ocean to manifest in the French top flight. Former managers of the two Rio clubs, Filipe Luís and Davide Ancelotti, are currently locked in a tight race for the top spot in the Ligue 1 standings.
Filipe Luís is currently in charge of Monaco, while Davide Ancelotti leads Lille. This Saturday, the son of Carlo Ancelotti has a chance to claim the top position for the first time. Currently sitting in second place with 13 points, Lille will host Brest in the seventh round, where a win would secure them the provisional lead.