Saint-Etienne faced AC Ajaccio in the late match of the 33rd day of Ligue 1. Saint-Etienne, already qualified for the Europa League due to their victory in the League Cup final, had the opportunity to compete for a qualifying place in the next Champions League. A win would place them in 4th position, just behind Lille.
On the other hand, AC Ajaccio was struggling to secure their place in the league, currently sitting in 15th place with only a two-point advantage over the relegation zone. The Franco-Malian midfielder Sigamary Diarra expressed the team’s awareness of the danger and the need to stay calm despite the challenging situation.
