Thu May 29 18:10:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Stade de Reims, reeling from a 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the French Cup final, faces FC Metz in a crucial relegation playoff match on Thursday, May 29th, at their home ground, Stade Auguste-Delaune II. Reims finished 16th in Ligue 1 and needs to win this playoff to avoid relegation. FC Metz, who finished third in Ligue 2, held Reims to a 1-1 draw in the first leg. The winner of this match secures a place in Ligue 1 for the upcoming season.

**News Article:**

**Reims Fights for Ligue 1 Survival After French Cup Defeat**

**REIMS, France** – Just days after a humbling 3-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Coupe de France final, Stade de Reims must quickly regroup as they face FC Metz in a high-stakes Ligue 1 relegation playoff match. The game is scheduled for Thursday, May 29th, at Stade Auguste-Delaune II in Reims.

Reims, who struggled throughout the Ligue 1 season, finishing 16th with an 8-9-17 record, now face the daunting task of battling for their place in France’s top flight. Their opponents, FC Metz, come from Ligue 2 after finishing third.

The pressure is on after Metz held Reims to a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Metz initially took the lead, but Reims managed to equalize. Now, Reims has the home advantage, which they hope will give them the edge they need to secure a victory and remain in Ligue 1.

Bookmakers have Reims as slight favorites, but Metz have already proven they can challenge a Ligue 1 team. Soccer fans can catch the action via fuboTV.

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