A clash between Ligue 1's bottom two sides Montpellier and Saint-Etienne was abandoned in the 63rd minute on Sunday after home fans threw flares onto the pitch and part of a stand caught fire.

In the upcoming Ligue 1 match, Montpellier will face off against Saint-Étienne in what promises to be a critical encounter for both teams. This game is not just a regular clash; it is a life-and-death battle for two teams trapped in the relegation zone, with implications that extend beyond just points on the table.

Players from both teams were sent back to the locker rooms as some Montpellier fans trashed seats in the stands. The fire was extinguished but the game did not start again for sec