Ligue 1 playoffs: ASSE faces Nice in relegation battle at Geoffroy Guichard
Saint-Étienne’s football club, ASSE, will host OGC Nice in a crucial Ligue 1 relegation playoff clash at the iconic Geoffroy Guichard stadium on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:45 PM. The fixture was rescheduled due to the Coupe de France final, marking a significant shift from the usual playoff calendar.
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Who will face ASSE in the Ligue 1 playoffs?
Following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Rodez, AS Saint-Étienne secured its spot in the Ligue 1 playoffs. The club will now face OGC Nice, which finished 16th in the Ligue 1 standings this season. Managed by Claude Puel, the Nice team brings experience and intensity to this high-stakes confrontation.
Revised playoff schedule due to Coupe de France final
The Coupe de France final, featuring Nice and Lens, has pushed back the Ligue 1 playoffs by a week. The revised schedule is as follows:
- First leg: ASSE vs Nice, Tuesday, May 26, at 8:45 PM at Geoffroy Guichard
- Second leg: Nice vs ASSE, Friday, May 29, at 8:45 PM at Allianz Riviera
The matches will be broadcast live on Ligue 1+, offering fans a chance to witness this decisive relegation showdown.
Potential sanctions loom over Nice
Nice’s recent match against Metz ended in chaos after supporters stormed the Allianz Riviera pitch. The incident could lead to severe penalties, including potential stadium bans for upcoming games, adding another layer of unpredictability to the playoff clash.