Rodez secured their spot in the semifinal of the Ligue 1 promotion playoffs after a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Red Star. The victory sets up a crucial clash against Saint-Étienne in the next round.
Red Star took the lead early through Kevin Cabral after just 15 minutes, but Rodez responded with an equalizer around ten minutes later, leaving the first half tied at 1-1. In the second half, Red Star regained the lead, only for Rodez to quickly turn the game around with two consecutive goals and hold on until the final whistle. The result keeps Rodez’s historic dream of reaching Ligue 1 for the first time alive.
It is worth noting that the winner of the playoff will face the 16th-placed team in Ligue 1 to determine who joins the top flight for the 2026-2027 season.