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Saint-Étienne Faces Lyon in Pivotal Derby to Avoid Ligue 1 Relegation

The club, sitting 17th with five matches remaining, leans on fervent fan support as it battles defensive woes and inexperience under coach Eirik Horneland.

Toulouse s’impose à Paris.
Léo Barré, arrière du Stade Français.
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Lucas Stassin, homme de ce derby.

Overview

  • AS Saint-Étienne hosts Olympique Lyonnais tonight at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in a derby that could define their survival in Ligue 1.
  • The team has the league's worst defense, conceding 67 goals in 29 matches, and suffered heavy losses to Nice, Rennes, and PSG this season.
  • Nearly 7,000 supporters attended an open training session on Saturday, and over 40,000 fans are expected at the stadium to back the team.
  • The club faces internal challenges, including an inexperienced squad, ongoing struggles under new ownership, and legal actions against two ultras groups for past violence.
  • Saint-Étienne, promoted last summer after two seasons in Ligue 2, is three points behind the relegation playoff spot with five matches left to secure safety.