Red Star vs Rodez play-offs: how to watch the Ligue 1 promotion clash live on tv

The Red Star’s road to Ligue 1 kicks off this Tuesday, May 12 in the first leg of the promotion play-offs against Rodez. After securing fourth place in Ligue 2’s regular season, the Parisian club must now navigate a grueling four-match gauntlet in just two weeks to challenge for a spot in France’s top flight.

key details for the red star vs rodez play-offs clash

The highly anticipated fixture gets under way at 20:30 CEST at the Stade Bauer in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine. French football fans can catch the action live on beIN Sports 1, with coverage beginning shortly before kickoff.

red star’s form and Rodez’s challenge ahead

After finishing fourth in Ligue 2, the Red Star enters the play-offs on a strong note, boasting five wins in their last eight matches. Head coach Grégory Poirier acknowledges Rodez’s impressive second-half surge this season, warning that the Aveyron-based side is both physically and technically formidable. “They’re a team packed with value and relentless energy,” he noted ahead of the tie.

Should the Red Star advance past Rodez, their next hurdle would likely be a showdown with Saint-Étienne in the semi-finals, followed by a potential two-legged playoff against the 16th-placed Ligue 1 side for a final promotion spot.

what’s at stake for both teams

• Red Star: A chance to end a 23-year absence from Ligue 1 and return to the elite with a passionate fanbase behind them.
• Rodez: Looking to pull off an upset and secure a historic promotion to Ligue 1 after a decade in the second tier.

The stakes couldn’t be higher as both clubs vie for a place in France’s premier football division. Fans can follow every moment of the Red Star vs Rodez clash live on beIN Sports 1 this Tuesday at 20:30.