Reims, currently 16th in Ligue 1 with 30 points, faces a potential threat of relegation, being two points behind the first relegation spot held by Sochaux (18th with 28 points) with 8 games remaining. The team acknowledges the importance of upcoming matches, especially against direct competitors, in securing their place in Ligue 1 for the next season. Togolese player Floyd Ayité expressed the significance of their upcoming game against Evian:
“It is true that we will only have eight games left to play after this one, including some big players to challenge. This is an important match. We remember that Evian came to beat us, it would be nice if we paid them back. I think it’s also an opportunity to have a more comfortable end to the season. Reims and Evian have almost the same stats. This face to face is therefore decisive. A final? Maybe… But that means there are nine more to go. It is more of a cup match and the winner will take a good option with a view to maintaining.”
