AS Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux played to a goalless draw (0-0) in the opening match of the 35th day of the Ligue 1. This result benefits Olympique de Marseille, who are aiming for a direct qualification spot for the Champions League. Marseille, currently second in the standings, will face Bastia in their upcoming match.
For Bastia striker Toifilou Maoulida, the upcoming match against Marseille holds special significance. Maoulida had a notable period in his career with Marseille during the 2006-2007 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 13 assists in 22 matches. He played under the coaching of Jean Fernandez, who has recently been appointed to take charge of Montpellier next season. Maoulida expressed his happiness for Fernandez, describing him as one of the best coaches in the league and expressing confidence in his ability to bounce back with Montpellier.
