The AS Saint-Étienne - Stade Brestois match, with a spectacular 3-3 score, revived the hope of maintaining the ASSE. The electric atmosphere at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, both in the stands where groups of fans have spread powerful messages, and in the field where players have fought hard, is a testament to the crucial importance of this meeting. In front of more than 33,000 spectators, the Greens fought a real battle, winning a precious point thanks to the goals of Lucas Stassin and Irvin Cardona, who scored twice. The stakes of this match are all the more significant as Le Havre, a direct competitor in the fight for the maintenance, suffered a heavy loss at home against Stade Rennais, allowing the ASSE to stay at only three points from the place of barrage. While the difference in goals, currently unfavourable to the Stéphanois (-36 vs. -30), is a handicap, the difficult schedule that awaits both teams suggests a possible outcome.

The tensions between the groups of supporters were also palpable on this day of meetings. The Green Angels, responding to the provocations of the Collective Ultras Paris (CUP) displayed during the recent match PSG – Angers, deployed a crazy banner, “CUP: We don’t write full-mouth banners,” an ironic replica to put things in perspective. A message addressed to the club, accompanied by a mockery litany listing the justifications given after each counterperformance, was also posted, highlighting the impatience of supporters waiting for concrete actions rather than mere speeches. The Magic Fans 91, on the other hand, praised the solidarity of the “green people” and called for unity in view of the next Derby against Olympique Lyonnais, encouraging players to surpass themselves.

Finally, the message to the players in view of the Derby against Olympique Lyonnais created strong pressure, demanding high-fly performances for this crucial game. The boiling atmosphere expected at the Chaudron, the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, demonstrates the importance of this meeting for the Stéphanois fans. This match is seen not only as a sporting issue, but also as a symbol of the struggle for freedom of the stands and solidarity between the supporters, who continue to defend their values and demand concrete actions from the club.