Bastia failed to reach the Ligue 2 playoffs after a 2-0 defeat to Le Mans on Saturday evening. The Corsican club needed to do better than Laval to secure a playoff spot, but things didn't go their way. Erwan Colas opened the scoring for Le Mans in the 14th minute, and Milan Robin sealed the win at 90+1. The match was interrupted due to smoke bombs being thrown onto the pitch. Bastia is therefore condemned to play in Ligue 3 next season. The club had managed to return to Ligue 2 in 2021, but this season has been a failure from start to finish. Laval, on the other hand, will play in the playoffs to save their skin. The Mayennais will face Fleury, 3rd in National, on May 19 and 24. Alexandre Zaouai was one of the few Bastia players to show commitment, but it wasn't enough. The Armand-Cesari stadium was the scene of a tense atmosphere, with many fireworks and smoke bombs thrown onto the pitch. Referee Rudy Buquet was forced to suspend the match before finally stopping it. Bastia supporters are disappointed and worried about the future of their club. The defeat marks the end of a disappointing season for Bastia, who will have to rebuild and regroup for next season. The club's management will have to make some tough decisions to ensure the team's success in the future.