Rodez suffered a 4-2 defeat to Montpellier on Saturday, August 1st, in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the Ligue 2 campaign. The Ruthénois, who had recorded three wins and a draw this summer, were outplayed in the first half before mounting a comeback after the break.
What happened on the pitch?
Trailing 3-0 at halftime after an own goal by Raphaël Lipinski (8th minute), a finish from Daylam Meddah (14th) and a direct free kick by Mamadou Camara (40th), Didier Santini’s men pulled two back through a brace from new signing Mathis Touho. The striker netted in the 49th minute from Ibrahima Baldé’s cross and again in the 67th after a defensive error. Hichem Abderrebi sealed the 4-2 result in the 83rd minute.
Why does this match matter for Rodez?
This loss follows a largely positive summer, with Rodez finishing 5th in Ligue 2 last season (58 points, 15 wins, 13 draws, 6 losses in 34 games). The Sang et Or, who scored 45 goals and conceded 39 (+6 difference), finished 9 points behind leaders Estac Troyes.
What’s next for the Ruthénois?
Rodez begin their Ligue 2 season with clear ambitions: to build on last year’s momentum. Their next official fixture is at home against Guingamp on February 12, 2027, with the visitors currently 11th in the table.
