Nantes, Clermont, Ajaccio: The Relegation Battle Intense with 5 Rounds Left

The battle for the top four spots in Ligue 1 is heating up as teams race to secure their place in Europe next season. Two teams at the bottom of the table - Nantes and Clermont - have been battling it out with Ajaccio for survival.

Nantes have already secured a spot in Europe this season but they will need to finish in the top six to qualify for the Champions League next year. They have only two wins from their last seven matches and have lost three of those games. Despite this, they still have five rounds left to play and could still be in contention for a top-four finish if they win all of them.

Clermont, on the other hand, have already missed out on European football this season after finishing just one point above the relegation zone. However, they will be hoping to avoid the drop and fight on for another season. They have won just one game in their last ten matches and have lost five of those games. They also have a tough run of fixtures coming up, including a trip to Paris Saint-Germain in their final match.

Ajaccio, meanwhile, have already confirmed their safety in Ligue 1 but they will be keen to finish on a high note. They have won just one game in their last nine matches and have lost eight of those games. They will be looking to take advantage of any slip-ups by Nantes or Clermont and secure their place in Europe next season.

With just five rounds left to go, the battle for the top four spots is set to intensify. It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious and secure their place in Europe next season.