French Ligue 2 Matchday 29: Stade de Reims 1-2 Rodez Aveyron. In a surprising result at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, relegation-threatened Rodez Aveyron pulled off a stunning 2-1 away victory against promotion-chasing Stade de Reims. The visitors took a shock lead in the 15th minute and doubled their advantage with a brilliant solo effort just after halftime. Reims, who dominated possession throughout, managed to pull a goal back with twenty minutes remaining to set up a tense finale, but despite relentless pressure, they could not find an equalizer. This defeat is a significant setback for Reims' automatic promotion hopes, while for Rodez, it is a monumental three points that could prove crucial in their fight for survival. The Reims manager described the loss as "unacceptable at this stage of the season," while the jubilant Rodez coach called it "a victory of heart, organization, and belief."