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 Red Star faces a pivotal moment in their quest for Ligue 1 promotion as they prepare to take on Rodez in the play-offs. The match, scheduled for Tuesday evening, marks the beginning of a high-stakes journey that could determine the club’s future in France’s top football division.
Match details: when and where to watch
The highly anticipated clash between Red Star and Rodez is set to kick off at 8:30 PM local time on Tuesday, May 12. Football fans eager to witness the action unfold live can tune in to beIN Sports 1, where the match will be broadcast in full.
Red Star’s road to Ligue 1
Securing fourth place in Ligue 2 during the regular season, the Red Star now faces a challenging pathway to Ligue 1. Their campaign begins with this crucial encounter against Rodez, a team that has demonstrated strong form in the latter stages of the campaign. “Rodez is a team with immense value and fighting spirit,” noted head coach Grégory Poirier, highlighting the difficulty of the task ahead.
The Red Star enters the play-offs with a recent surge in form, having claimed victory in five of their last eight matches. This momentum will be vital as they navigate a potential four-game gauntlet in just two weeks, with the possibility of facing Saint-Étienne next should they overcome Rodez.
What’s at stake?
The stakes couldn’t be higher for the Red Star. A victory over Rodez would propel them into the next round, where they could potentially face the 16th-placed team from Ligue 1 in a high-pressure two-legged play-off. The winner of this duel would earn the right to compete in Ligue 1 the following season, making this series of matches a must-watch for football enthusiasts.
With so much riding on the outcome, the Red Star will need to bring their best performance to the pitch. Fans across France will be glued to their screens as the club fights for a historic promotion.
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