AS Saint-Étienne celebrated a 4-0 victory over Rodez at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, a success that evokes the glorious evenings at Chauron. This performance, marked by an offensive demonstration and defensive strength, revived the enthusiasm of the fans after a three-month wait. Joshua Duffuss opened the score, followed by the goals of Jaber, Cardonaet and Davitashvili, sealing a clear and unchallenged victory that marked a positive turning point for the Stéphanois season, after the initial draw in Laval. The atmosphere in the Chauron was electric, reflecting the strength and inspiration of the collective.

This 4-0 against Rodez resonates with a historical precedent: on 12 February 2017, the ASSE won the same score against Loriens, in a match that served as an ideal preparation before a trip to the Europa League in Manchester United. This 2017 victory, when Loïc Perrin, Jordan Veretout, Romain Hamouma and Jorginho scored, symbolized a time when ASSE aspired to compete in European competitions. More recently, on 16 March 2024, the team had also won a 4-0 outside against Bastia in Ligue 2, a crucial victory that had propelled the Stéphanois into the Ligue 1 climb race.

The ASSE’s ability to mark goals with such consistency, both at home and outside, is a sign of technical and tactical domination, as well as a reflection of a re-established collective state of mind. This 4-0 against Rodez, like the victories of 2017 and 2024, symbolizes a team capable of scoring minds and ambitiousing the first role in League 2. It is now necessary to confirm this positive dynamic during the next days so that this success is not a simple summer fireworks, but the signal of a sustainable win-back season.