In the heart of France's footballing capital, Nantes, the season is on the line as they face off against Clermont and Ajaccio for a place in the Ligue 1 relegation zone.
The first leg of the season saw Nantes host Clermont at home, with the hosts taking the lead after just 25 minutes through a stunning strike from their own goalkeeper. However, Nantes would not be denied as they were able to level things up in the second half thanks to a well-taken goal from Christian Benteke.
The second leg was another nail-biter as Nantes held onto a narrow advantage until late on in the game when Clermont scored the winning goal from a corner. Despite this, Nantes would have been hoping to avoid relegation but they found themselves facing a tough challenge in Ajaccio.
Ajaccio have struggled this season and have struggled to keep scores down in recent games. They were unlucky to trail at half-time as Nantes had the ball in their own box before scoring the equaliser. However, it wasn't to be and Ajaccio were eventually able to score a winner in stoppage time to secure a draw.
It was a close and competitive match that saw both teams come away with three points. The result will be crucial as Nantes need to win their remaining two matches in order to avoid relegation. It will also give them a chance to climb back into the top six if they can manage to secure a victory in the next round.
Overall, the Nantes-Legue 1 relegation zone battle is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and competitive in French football this season. With a strong side that has shown flashes of potential in recent seasons, there is no doubt that Nantes will be a force to be reckoned with once again.