5 most surprising clubs in Europe this season

#3 Stade de Reims (French Ligue 1)

Reims only gained promotion to Ligue 1 from Lihue2 at the end of last season having finished top of France's second tier, but it is difficult to fathom judging by how well they have adapted.

The club opened their league account with impressive wins against Nice and Lyon to send a statement of intent to the rest of the league.

Under the management of David Guion, Reims have been forged into a compact side that gives little away, evidenced by the fact that they have scored 31 and conceded the same number of goals in 30 Ligue matches till date.

Reims currently find themselves in 6th spot on the standings, three points off St Etienne who occupy the last European spot, although they could have one more slot available to them, seeing as PSG are already through to the final of the Coupe de France where they are expected to triumph over Rennes.