Nantes have secured their place in the Ligue 1 play-offs after beating Montpellier 1-0 at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday evening.
The victory was enough for Nantes to secure second place in Group A, while Montpellier were relegated to the bottom half of the table.
It was a closely contested game from start to finish, with both teams creating chances throughout the match.
However, it was Nantes who broke the deadlock early on when Muani Mienne scored his first goal of the season in the 28th minute.
The Algerian forward made no mistake from close range, sending a low shot past Montpellier goalkeeper Mathieu Devecchio to give his side the lead they needed.
Despite dominating possession throughout the match, Montpellier failed to find a way back into the game, and Nantes held on for the win.
This result means that Nantes will face either Lyon or Paris Saint-Germain in the play-off semi-finals next week, while Montpellier will be relegated to the French Championship.
Overall, this is a significant result for Nantes, as it sees them secure a spot in Europe's top tier for another year, and also gives them a boost ahead of the play-offs.
In contrast, Montpellier's relegation will be a blow for the club, who will now have to work hard to avoid being relegated again next season. However, there is still hope for the team, as they can still qualify for the Europa League if they beat Marseille in their final game of the season.