Nice and Saint-Étienne battle for Ligue 1 survival

The first leg of the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs kicks off this Tuesday at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, where OGC Nice will face AS Saint-Étienne. The clash between the two clubs will determine who secures a spot in next season’s top flight.

The encounter comes just days after Nice’s heartbreaking loss to RC Lens in the Coupe de France final. Now, the team from the Côte d’Azur must rebound with a strong performance in Saint-Étienne to keep their Ligue 1 hopes alive. Currently sitting third in Ligue 2, Nice will need every point to climb out of the relegation zone.

Senegalese stars set for starring roles

The match will witness the talents of two Senegalese internationals, goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf and defender Antoine Mendy, starting from the first whistle. Their presence on the pitch could prove decisive in Nice’s quest to avoid the drop.

Saint-Étienne, meanwhile, will be looking to capitalize on home advantage to secure a favorable result. With their passionate supporters behind them, the Greens will aim to stifle Nice’s attacking threats and build momentum for the return leg.

As the stakes couldn’t be higher, both teams will leave nothing on the table in this high-stakes fixture.