Barrage Ligue 1
The Ligue 1 relegation play-offs, often referred to as the “barrage,” are a high-stakes, two-legged affair that determines the final spot in France’s top-flight football league. Introduced in the 2016-2017 season, the barrage provides a second chance for the Ligue 2 team finishing in the promotion play-off position to potentially leapfrog a struggling Ligue 1 side.