Ligue 1 promotion play-offs: ASSE set to clash with Nice
AS Saint-Étienne is gearing up for a pivotal encounter against OGC Nice in the Ligue 1 promotion play-offs. The highly anticipated first leg is scheduled to take place at the historic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Tuesday, May 26. This fixture date was adjusted due to the Coupe de France final.
Following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Rodez, AS Saint-Étienne has secured its place in the decisive Ligue 1 play-off series. Their opponent, OGC Nice, managed by the experienced Claude Puel, concluded the Ligue 1 season in 16th position. The schedule for these crucial promotion play-offs has seen a slight modification compared to previous seasons.
Coupe de France final prompts schedule change
The timing of the Coupe de France final, scheduled for Friday, May 22, between Lens and Nice, necessitated a rescheduling of the Ligue 1 play-offs to the following week. Fans can mark their calendars for these key fixtures:
- First Leg: ASSE vs. Nice, Tuesday, May 26, at 8:45 PM, hosted at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
- Second Leg: Nice vs. ASSE, Friday, May 29, at 8:45 PM, held at the Allianz Riviera.
Meanwhile, OGC Nice faces potential disciplinary action, possibly including matches played behind closed doors, following the pitch invasion incident during their final regular season game against Metz. All play-off matches will be broadcast live on the Ligue 1 + channel.
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