crucial dates for the ligue 1 play-offs: asse to clash with nice
AS Saint-Étienne is set to face OGC Nice in a pivotal Ligue 1 promotion play-off series. The initial leg of this high-stakes encounter will take place at the iconic Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Tuesday, May 26, with the schedule adjusted due to the Coupe de France final.
Following their dramatic penalty shootout victory against Rodez, AS Saint-Étienne has now confirmed their opponent for the highly anticipated Ligue 1 promotion play-offs. Their challenger will be OGC Nice, managed by Claude Puel, who concluded the Ligue 1 season in 16th position. The schedule for these crucial play-off matches presents a departure from previous seasons.
Coupe de France final influences play-off schedule
The Coupe de France final, scheduled for Friday, May 22, featuring Lens and Nice, has necessitated a postponement of the Ligue 1 play-offs until the following week.
- First Leg: ASSE will host Nice on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:45 PM at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
- Second Leg: Nice will welcome ASSE on Friday, May 29, at 8:45 PM at the Allianz Riviera.
Concerns linger regarding potential sanctions for the Côte d’Azur club, possibly including a stadium closure, following a pitch invasion during their final regular season match against Metz in Nice.
Fans can catch all the action as these crucial fixtures will be broadcast live on Ligue 1 +.
