Overview
- Red Star’s 2-2 draw against Metz on April 19, 2025, gives the Saint-Ouen club a four-point cushion above the relegation playoff spot and seven points above the drop zone.
- Metz, currently third in Ligue 2, falls three points behind Paris FC and Lorient in the race for automatic promotion with only three matches left to play.
- Paris FC’s earlier 1-0 victory over Bastia puts them joint-first on points with Lorient and within seven points of securing a guaranteed top-two finish and promotion to Ligue 1.
- Key moments in the match included goals by Kévin Van den Kerkhof and Idrissa Gueye for Metz, while Damien Durand and Kemo Cissé scored for Red Star.
- Red Star coach Grégory Poirier emphasized the psychological significance of the draw, praising his team’s organization and intensity as they aim to secure safety in the final matches.