Saint-Etienne relegated to Ligue 2, Reims to face Metz in the playoffs either side of the Coupe de France final
Saint-Etienne has been relegated to Ligue 2 after a 3-2 loss to Toulouse, finishing the season in 17th place. Reims dropped to 16th following a 2-1 defeat to Lille and will now face Metz in playoff matches, with their season hinging on three games in eight days, including the Coupe de France final against PSG. The playoff schedule includes the first leg against Metz on May 21 and the second leg on May 29, as Reims seeks to avoid relegation.