Ligue 2: Grenoble 0-0 AS Saint-Étienne. The Stade des Alpes hosted a tense and tightly contested Ligue 2 clash that ended in a goalless draw between Grenoble and the historic AS Saint-Étienne. In a match of few clear opportunities, both defenses emerged on top, with the shared points doing little to aid either side's promotion ambitions. The best chance of the game fell to Saint-Étienne in the first half, but their striker's effort was brilliantly saved by the Grenoble goalkeeper at point-blank range. Grenoble responded with periods of pressure, but their final ball often lacked quality, and they struggled to test the visiting keeper. The second half followed a similar pattern, with midfield battles taking precedence over attacking flair. A key incident saw a Grenoble goal chalked off for a foul in the buildup, a decision that sparked brief protests but was ultimately correct. The stalemate leaves Saint-Étienne in a congested race for the playoff spots, while Grenoble remains in mid-table. Post-match, both managers acknowledged the difficulty of the game, with the Grenoble boss praising his team's clean sheet and the Saint-Étienne coach expressing frustration at his side's lack of cutting edge. The lineups reflected a cautious approach, with both teams prioritizing solidity over risk.