One of the most titled clubs in France has returned to the elite division

One of the most decorated clubs in France, Saint-Étienne, has returned to Ligue 1 after two years. In today's match against Metz, the "green and white" team secured victory and, based on the aggregate score of the two matches, earned the right to compete in the elite division.

The first match ended with Saint-Étienne's victory with a score of 2-1, and in the return game, Metz was reduced to ten men as early as the sixth minute. However, by the 25th minute, the hosts were leading 2-0 thanks to efforts from Camara and Mikautadze. The visitors pulled one goal back before halftime, but despite their numerical advantage, they couldn't break through Metz's solid defense.

Avoiding a penalty shootout was achieved three minutes before the final whistle. Ibrahim Wadji's precise strike secured Saint-Étienne's promotion to the elite level of French football.

Metz - Saint-Étienne - 2:2 (aggregate score of both matches 3:4)
Goals: Camara 17, Mikautadze 25 (penalty) - Petrot 35, Wadji 117.
Red card: Diallo 6 (Metz).