The Aiglons will travel to Abbé-Deschamps with a three-point lead, with two matches remaining, following Auxerre’s victory over Angers on Sunday afternoon (3-1).

Taking the lead in the 12th minute and playing with a man advantage for half the game, Auxerre held off an Angers comeback—including a saved penalty—before sealing the win.

With this scenario, OGC Nice can secure their survival next weekend only with a win.

A draw would maintain the three-point gap between the two teams with one matchday remaining, but Claude Puel’s men have an unfavourable goal difference (-22 versus -13), which would require them to earn at least one point against Metz (in the event that AJA win at Lille) to avoid the relegation playoffs.

Ultimately, a loss in Burgundy would hand Auxerre the upper hand heading into the 34th and final matchday.

The final Matchdays

• Matchday 33: Auxerre vs. Nice

• Matchday 34: Nice vs. Metz // Lille vs. Auxerre

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