The highly anticipated first leg of the Ligue 1 playoff unfolds this Tuesday evening as AS Saint-Étienne hosts OGC Nice at the iconic Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium. Both teams face a pivotal moment in their quest to secure a spot in France’s top football division.

Senegalese stars set to shine in the lineup

In a thrilling twist, two Senegalese international players, Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy, are poised to start the match for Nice. Their presence adds extra intrigue to a clash that could redefine the fortunes of both clubs in the coming season.

Nice’s chance to bounce back after Cup final heartbreak

The Cote d’Azur side arrives in Saint-Étienne fresh off a dramatic defeat in the Coupe de France final. Now, they’ll battle for their Ligue 1 survival under the lights of Geoffroy-Guichard, where the stakes couldn’t be higher. With a third-place finish in Ligue 2, Nice carries momentum but knows only one team will emerge victorious from this two-legged tie.

What’s at stake for both sides

AS Saint-Étienne, currently third in Ligue 2, will be aiming to secure promotion and end a challenging campaign on a high note. Meanwhile, OGC Nice, ranked 16th in Ligue 1, faces the threat of relegation. A strong performance in this playoff could be their lifeline to top-flight football next season.