ASSE and Nice gear up for crucial Ligue 1 playoff showdown
AS Saint-Étienne is set to face OGC Nice in the highly anticipated Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff. The initial encounter will unfold at the iconic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Tuesday, May 26, with the schedule adjusted due to the Coupe de France final.
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- Association Sportive Saint Etienne (ASSE)
- Stade Geoffroy Guichard
Following their dramatic penalty shootout victory against Rodez, AS Saint-Étienne confirmed their place in the Ligue 1 playoff. They will now challenge OGC Nice, managed by Claude Puel, who concluded the Ligue 1 season in 16th position. The playoff calendar has been adjusted from previous years, setting the stage for a compelling battle for top-flight status.
Coupe de France final shifts playoff dates
The final of the Coupe de France, scheduled for Friday, May 22, featuring Lens and Nice, necessitated a postponement of the Ligue 1 playoffs to the subsequent week. Football enthusiasts can mark their calendars for these pivotal encounters:
- First Leg : ASSE – Nice, Tuesday, May 26 at 8:45 PM at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
- Second Leg : Nice – ASSE, Friday, May 29 at 8:45 PM at Allianz Riviera.
OGC Nice faces potential repercussions, such as a behind-closed-doors match, following the pitch invasion incident during their final regular season game against Metz. Fans can catch all the action as these crucial matches will be broadcast live on Ligue 1 +.
