“Ibrahima Baldé opens the scoring for Rodez with a clinical finish to give the hosts the advantage”
Pivotal“Bradley Danger levels the match for Red Star with a quick response, ensuring the visitors didn't fall behind for long”
Pivotal“Clément Jolibois receives a yellow card for a foul as tensions rise in the second half”
Outstanding performance

Rodez and Red Star played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at Stade Paul Lignon, with both goals coming within a five-minute span in the first half. Ibrahima Baldé gave the hosts the lead on 28 minutes with a well-taken finish, but Red Star responded almost immediately through Bradley Danger's equalizer just five minutes later. The second half saw both managers make extensive changes, with a total of eight substitutions reflecting the tactical adjustments as each side sought a winner. This result maintains both teams' mid-table positions in Ligue 2, with neither able to gain significant ground in what remains a competitive division.