Red Star FC 93 2–3 Rodez Aveyron: Late Drama Decides Ligue 2 Thriller

In a pulsating encounter at the Stade Bauer on 13 May 2026, Rodez Aveyron edged out Red Star FC 93 with a 3–2 victory that had everything – early goals, a second‑half fightback, and a stoppage‑time winner. The result keeps Rodez firmly in the promotion chase, while Red Star’s playoff hopes suffered a significant blow.

Match Overview

Red Star, playing in front of a passionate home crowd, started brightly but found themselves trailing after just 12 minutes. Rodez midfielder Antoine Valério curled a free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner to give the visitors the lead. The home side responded well, and equalised in the 28th minute when Cheikh N’Doye rose highest to head home a corner.

The game turned again before half‑time. Rodez striker Killian Corredor capitalised on a defensive mix‑up to slot home from close range in the 41st minute, sending the visitors into the break 2‑1 ahead.

Second‑Half Fightback and Decisive Finish

Red Star came out with renewed energy after the interval. Manager Habib Beye made two attacking substitutions, and the pressure paid off in the 73rd minute when substitute Hacène Benzia unleashed a low drive from the edge of the box that crept inside the post. The stadium erupted as the score became 2‑2.

Just when it seemed the points would be shared, Rodez struck in the 88th minute. A sweeping counter‑attack saw right‑back Jordan Leborgne burst forward and pick out Corredor, who completed his brace with a composed finish across the goalkeeper. Rodez held on through five minutes of stoppage time to secure a vital three points.

Standout Performers

• Killian Corredor (Rodez) – Two clinical finishes, always a threat in behind.
• Antoine Valério (Rodez) – Dictated midfield tempo and scored a stunning free‑kick.
• Hacène Benzia (Red Star) – Impact substitute who scored the equaliser and nearly created a winner.

Table Implications

The victory lifts Rodez into fourth place in Ligue 2, now just three points off the automatic promotion spots with four matches remaining. For Red Star, the defeat leaves them in eighth place, six points adrift of the playoff positions, meaning their hopes of a return to Ligue 1 are fading fast.