Nice and Saint-Étienne face off in a high-stakes Ligue 1 playoff
The return leg of the Ligue 1 playoff for a spot in the 2026/27 season between Nice and Saint-Étienne at the Allianz Riviera promises fireworks. With everything on the line, this match is nothing short of a make-or-break moment for both sides.
A season of ups and downs for Nice
Once in the hunt for European qualification, Nice now finds itself battling to avoid relegation. After grinding out a 0-0 draw in the first leg at Geoffroy-Guichard, Nice holds the slight edge thanks to home advantage in the decisive second leg. However, the atmosphere has been tense, with supporters openly voicing their frustrations over the team’s recent lackluster performances.
The pressure on head coach Claude Puel and his players has reached a boiling point. Finishing 16th in Ligue 1, Nice was forced to navigate the playoffs to secure its top-flight status for another season.
