Lyon’s relegation to offer Reims a second chance of survival | OneFootball

Following the DNCG’s decision to relegate Lyon to Ligue 2 following poor financial mismanagement, this has offered another team a lifeline. Reims, who were relegated via their relegation play-offs in Ligue 1 after suffering a defeat to Metz, could be the beneficiaries of the decision.

If Lyon’s relegation is confirmed, Les Gones intend to appeal the decision, and nothing will be official until that appeal is heard, Les Rouges et Blancs would see their place in Ligue 1 reinstated despite already being relegated. As the highest finishing team in Ligue 1 that suffered relegation last term, Reims would be awarded another opportunity to secure their place in the French top tier next season.

OL have been relegated to Ligue 2 by the DNCG due to poor financial management. In the winter, the French football financial authority handed Les Gones a provisional relegation with the threat of being demoted to the second tier if their financial situation did not improve. John Textor was unable to convince the body that the club’s finances had improved enough to avoid administrative demotion.

GFFN | Liam Wraith