A few years ago, Ligue 1 clubs voted overwhelmingly to reduce the division to 18 teams. Their fans are not thanking them now
By Adam White for Get French Football News
When Ligue 1 clubs voted for the division to be reduced from 20 to 18 teams, a handful of them were effectively voting for more relegation battles. With only 15 clubs now certain to survive, many are feeling the pressure of Europe’s tightest relegation battle. They may be questioning the wisdom of their decision.
A clear divide is developing in Ligue 1 this season: the top eight and the rest. Reims, in eighth, are five points above Nantes in ninth. While Will Still’s side are aiming for Europe, Nantes are just eight points clear of bottom-club Lyon. Approaching the midpoint of the season, 10 clubs are fearing the league’s rising tides.
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