Two teams scrapping to stay in the French top division have a lot on the line, and they could lose big in a battle involving five teams stuck at the bottom of Ligue 1. Any slip-up could mean waving goodbye to their spot in the top tier.

Fear stole the spotlight in the match, with both teams having a lot to lose and neither willing to drop points in this league restart. In the end, the home team made a crucial mistake with a foul in the box, allowing Vincent Sierro to convert from the penalty spot, giving Toulouse the lead and ultimately securing the win.

With this outcome, Toulouse climbs out of the relegation zone, while Metz will have to wait until the end of the matchday to find out their position and whether they are still out of danger or facing a drop. The battle for survival in Ligue 1 is heating up, not just at the bottom but also in the middle and at the top.