Lorient returned to Ligue 1 two rounds ahead of schedule, taking the initiative to win the Ligue 2 title（haojie）

Leisu Sports, April 27th: In the 32nd round of Ligue 2, Lorient won 4-0 at home against Caen. This result has enabled Lorient to be promoted two rounds in advance and compete in Ligue 1 next season.

 

According to the relevant rules of Ligue 2, the top two teams will be directly promoted to Ligue 1, while the teams ranked 3rd to 5th will compete in a promotion play-off for the third spot in Ligue 1.

 

There are only two rounds left in the French Ligue 2 this season. Currently, the top three teams are Lorient (68 points), Paris FC (65 points), and Metz (61 points). Lorient has already led Metz, which is in third place, by seven points. This also means that even if Lorient suffers two consecutive defeats in the last two rounds, it will still secure a top-two position, thus ensuring its qualification for Ligue 1 next season.

 

For Lorient, the team's next goal is to ensure winning the Ligue 2 championship. At present, Lorient leads Paris FC by 3 points and also has a significant lead in goal difference, which gives the team a firm grip on the initiative.