The Matmut Atlantique had prepared for a possible party, this Friday on the occasion of the last day of Ligue 2 between Bordeaux and Rodez. 42,000 Girondins supporters were there to try to find Ligue 1 at the end of the evening. But one of them sadly stood out in the 23rd minute of play. Rodez midfielder Lucas Buades had just opened the scoring (0-1) and was celebrating his goal, when this spectator located in the Ultramarines stand entered the lawn and went to shove the player. Immediately interrupted, the match has just been definitively stopped by the referee of the match Nicolas Rainville.
“In view of the situation that occurred this evening, during the celebration of the goal of the Ruthenians, a spectator entered the field and came to violently attack a Ruthenian player. He is hurt. He was examined by the Rodez club doctor but also by the emergency doctor on duty. The player cannot resume the match because concussed. We have complied with the regulations, and therefore the match will not resume. »
The victim, who collapsed on the ground during the stampede, was treated for three minutes before returning to the locker room, and being “under medical supervision”. The 25-year-old has reportedly suffered a concussion. The LFP Disciplinary Committee will meet on Monday to study the follow-up. “The LFP strongly condemns this act of violence against a player and wishes a speedy recovery to Lucas Buades”, specifies this press release from the League. There is little doubt that Le Havre and FC Metz, currently 1st and 2nd in Ligue 2, will return to the top flight.