The first leg of the Ligue 1 playoff battle unfolds this Tuesday as AS Saint-Étienne host OGC Nice. The match kicks off with a notable twist: two Senegalese internationals, Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy, are set to start for the visitors in what could be a decisive clash.
Under the floodlights at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, Nice will aim to secure a positive result against Saint-Étienne, currently third in Ligue 2. The stakes are high—the winner of this two-legged tie will claim the final spot in Ligue 1. For the visitors, this is more than just a playoff; it’s a chance to bounce back after falling short in the Coupe de France final against RC Lens.
The presence of Diouf and Mendy in the starting XI underscores Nice’s tactical approach as they push for promotion. Finishing 16th in the top flight last season, the Côte d’Azur side faces a must-win scenario to avoid another season in the second tier.
With momentum building and pride on the line, Nice enters this fixture determined to turn the tide in their favor.
