91 Kevin CABRAL (red) during the Ligue 2 BKT match between Red Star and Montpellier at Stade Bauer on May 9, 2026 in Saint-Ouen, France. (Photo by Philippe Lecoeur/FEP/LP/Icon Sport)
The marathon to reach the top flight begins this Tuesday for Red Star. After finishing the Ligue 2 regular season in fourth place, the club from the Paris region must now navigate the play-offs to secure a spot in Ligue 1 for the upcoming season. This challenging journey, which could involve four matches in just two weeks, starts with a high-stakes encounter against Rodez.
A difficult path to the elite
Red Star enters these play-offs in solid form, having secured five wins in their previous eight fixtures. However, manager Grégory Poirier is not taking their opponents lightly. He highlighted that Rodez has been particularly strong during the latter half of the season, calling them a difficult team to play due to their high work rate and competitive spirit.
Should they emerge victorious, Red Star would likely move on to face Saint-Étienne. The final step would involve a home-and-away promotion-relegation barrage against the 16th-placed team from Ligue 1.
Match details and TV coverage
The kick-off for the Red Star vs Rodez match is set for 8:30 PM on Tuesday, May 12. Supporters can follow the game live on beIN Sports 1.
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