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The article reports on two preseason friendly matches involving French Ligue 1 clubs. Toulouse began their summer preparation with a 1-1 draw against Ligue 2 side Rodez. Niklas Schmidt gave Toulouse the lead before halftime, but after heavy squad rotation in the second half, including introducing young talents Aymen Amaaouch and Wassim Dardake, they conceded an equalizer in the 51st minute and could not regain the lead. Meanwhile, Strasbourg suffered their second consecutive preseason defeat, losing 0-2 to English Championship side Blackburn Rovers. Strasbourg trailed at halftime and had a penalty saved early in the second half. Despite introducing substitutes including Ben Chilwell, Mathis Amougou, and Demba Diop, they could not equalize, and Blackburn sealed the win with a late second goal. Both matches served as preparation for the upcoming season, allowing coaches to give playing time to many squad members.
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Updated: July 25, 2026 — 21:05 Author: Valentin Feuillette
Toulouse 1–1 Rodez
Toulouse began their summer preparation with a draw against Rodez (1–1). The Violets took the lead before halftime thanks to an opening goal from Niklas Schmidt, before rotating their squad heavily after the break.
Despite several changes—including the introductions of young talents Aymen Amaaouch and Wassim Dardake—Toulouse conceded an equalizer to Rodez in the 51st minute and failed to regain the advantage. The match ended in a draw, allowing head coach Jens Berthel Askou to give playing time to a large portion of his squad.
Strasbourg 0–2 Blackburn
Strasbourg lost to Blackburn (0–2) in their second preseason fixture. Trailing from the first half, Racing had a chance to level the score just after the hour mark, but an Alsatian penalty was saved by the English goalkeeper.
Head coach Hugo Oliveira made several changes at the start of the second half, bringing on Ben Chilwell, Mathis Amougou, and Demba Diop, but was unable to turn the tide. Blackburn sealed their victory with a second goal late in the match, leaving Strasbourg to begin their summer campaign with a second consecutive defeat.
Related Clubs: Friendlies Club | Strasbourg | Rodez | Toulouse | Blackburn
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Preseason Friendlies: Strasbourg Defeated Again, Toulouse Held to Draw by Rodez