{"id":133475,"date":"2025-05-18T02:15:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T02:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/nice-in-the-champions-league-saint-etienne-relegated-le-havres-last-day-miracle\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T02:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T02:15:28","slug":"nice-in-the-champions-league-saint-etienne-relegated-le-havres-last-day-miracle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/nice-in-the-champions-league-saint-etienne-relegated-le-havres-last-day-miracle\/","title":{"rendered":"Nice in the Champions League, Saint-Etienne relegated, Le Havre&#8217;s last-day miracle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"article__media\">\n        <picture class=\"article__media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/17\/0\/0\/3984\/2656\/556\/0\/75\/0\/c568399_ftp-import-images-1-1ettlh3kafr1-5933932-01-06.jpg 556w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/17\/0\/0\/3984\/2656\/600\/0\/75\/0\/c568399_ftp-import-images-1-1ettlh3kafr1-5933932-01-06.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/17\/0\/0\/3984\/2656\/664\/0\/75\/0\/c568399_ftp-import-images-1-1ettlh3kafr1-5933932-01-06.jpg 664w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/17\/0\/0\/3984\/2656\/700\/0\/75\/0\/c568399_ftp-import-images-1-1ettlh3kafr1-5933932-01-06.jpg 700w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/17\/0\/0\/3984\/2656\/800\/0\/75\/0\/c568399_ftp-import-images-1-1ettlh3kafr1-5933932-01-06.jpg 800w\" \nsizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\"\n                    alt=\"Le capitaine du Paris Saint-Germain, Marquinhos, soul\u00e8ve le troph\u00e9e de champion de France de football, le 17\u00a0mai 2025, \u00e0 Paris.\"\n                    width=\"664\" height=\"443\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/17\/0\/0\/3984\/2656\/664\/0\/75\/0\/c568399_ftp-import-images-1-1ettlh3kafr1-5933932-01-06.jpg\" alt=\"The captain of Paris Saint-Germain, Marquinhos, raises the trophy of French football champion, on May 17, 2025, in Paris.\"\n                 sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" width=\"664\" height=\"443\"\/><br \/>\n            <\/source>\n        <\/picture>\n        <noscript><\/p>\n<p>        <\/noscript><figcaption class=\"article__legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            The captain of Paris Saint-Germain, Marquinhos, raises the trophy of French football champion, on May 17, 2025, in Paris.<br \/>\n            <span class=\"article__credit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Franck Fife \/ AFP<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Conclusion of the 2024-2025 Ligue 1 Season<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">\n        The thrilling chapter of the **2024-2025 Ligue 1** season has finally reached its end. On May 17, after the 34<sup>th<\/sup> matchday, excitement filled the Parc des Princes as fans witnessed the climax of a season characterized by surprises and fierce competition. **Paris Saint-Germain** (PSG) emerged as the champions for the thirteenth time, a feat that further solidifies their dominance in French football. Alongside PSG, **Marseille**, **Monaco**, and **Nice** secured places in the **Champions League**, while the relegation battles concluded with significant outcomes for several clubs.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>PSG\u2019s Unstoppable Triumph<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">\n        PSG had long been assured of their championship title, clinching it six days before the end of the season. The true highlight of the match against **Auxerre**, which ended in a 3-1 victory, was the unveiling of a new trophy design that the club raised triumphantly. The **Professional Football League** has introduced this updated representation of success, marking another historical moment for PSG. With their star-studded lineup, PSG demonstrated exceptional consistency throughout the season, showcasing their ambition to conquer not just the domestic league but also Europe.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Champions League Contenders<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">\n        Following PSG\u2019s commanding performance, **Marseille** and **Monaco** confirmed their spots in next season&#8217;s Champions League. Marseille secured a solid second place by triumphing over **Rennes** with a scoreline of 4-2. As the season concluded, a standout performer was **Mason Greenwood**, whose double provided him a tie at the top of the **Ligue 1 scoring charts** with **Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9**. Meanwhile, Monaco succumbed to a **4-0 defeat** against Lens, resulting in a mixed conclusion for the club during the season.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>European Qualifications and European Miscalculations<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">\n        **Nice&#8217;s** emphatic **6-0** victory over **Brest** was enough to secure a fourth-place finish, allowing them to enter the preliminary rounds of the **Champions League**. On the other hand, **Lille** and **Lyon** secured their places in the **Europa League** with consistent performances, ensuring they remain competitive on the European stage. Lille managed to edge out Reims with a **2-1** victory, while Lyon, despite facing some challenges, came away with a 2-0 win over **Angers**.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Relegation Battles<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">\n        The battle against relegation was fierce this season. **Montpellier** and **Saint-Etienne** will be stepping down to **Ligue 2** after disappointing campaigns. Montpellier had faced difficulties throughout the season and came into the final matchday fully aware of their fate. Saint-Etienne, after a hard-fought match, lost 3-2 to Toulouse, sealing their relegation. On the positive side, **Nantes** comfortably secured their safety with a resounding **3-0** win against Montpellier.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Emotional Goodbyes<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">\n        The final matchday also served as an emotional farewell for several players. **Alexandre Lacazette**, an emblematic figure for Lyon, scored a notable double that brought his career total to over 200 goals in Lyon colors, receiving heartfelt applause as he left the pitch. Moreover, at **Stade V\u00e9lodrome**, the audience paid tribute to **Steve Mandanda**, a former club star and goalkeeper for Rennes, who bowed out in memorable fashion, leaving the league with an honorable send-off.\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Ligue 1 Final Standings<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"article__unordered-list\">\n<li><strong>The final ranking of Ligue 1<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol class=\"article__ordered-list\">\n<li>Paris Saint-Germain (84 points, champion)<\/li>\n<li>Marseille (65, Champions League)<\/li>\n<li>Monaco (61, Champions League)<\/li>\n<li>Nice (60, Preliminary Tour Champions League)<\/li>\n<li>Lille (60, Europa League)<\/li>\n<li>Lyon (57, Europa League)<\/li>\n<li>Strasbourg (57)<\/li>\n<li>Lens (52)<\/li>\n<li>Brest (50)<\/li>\n<li>Toulouse (42)<\/li>\n<li>Auxerre (42)<\/li>\n<li>Rennes (41)<\/li>\n<li>Nantes (36)<\/li>\n<li>Angers (36)<\/li>\n<li>Le Havre (34)<\/li>\n<li>Reims (33, barragist)<\/li>\n<li>Saint-Etienne (30, relegated)<\/li>\n<li>Montpellier (16, relegated)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<section class=\"author\">\n<p class=\"article__author-container\">\n            <span class=\"author__detail\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"author__name\">Sports Service<\/span><br \/>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article__reactions\">\n        Reuse this content<br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">Breaking News General &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The captain of Paris Saint-Germain, Marquinhos, raises the trophy of French football champion, on May 17, 2025, in Paris. 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