Bordeaux
38 - 26
Bath
03 May 2026
Stage: SF Round 7
Stade Matmut-Atlantique
Union Bordeaux-Bègles secured a convincing 38-26 victory over Bath Rugby in the Champions Cup at Stade Matmut-Atlantique. The home side made a strong start with early tries from Gazzotti and Bielle-Biarrey, both converted by Lucu, establishing a 14-7 lead. Bath responded with two tries from Muir, showcasing his finishing ability, but Bordeaux-Bègles' Lucu continued to shine, scoring a try and multiple conversions. The home team extended their lead with a penalty and another try, this time from Tameifuna, solidifying their dominance. Bath's Hennessey added a try, but Bordeaux-Bègles' defense remained resolute despite a late effort from Carr-Smith. Lucu's exceptional performance, including his precise kicking, proved pivotal in the outcome. The match concluded with Bordeaux-Bègles firmly in control, demonstrating their attacking prowess and tactical superiority.
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Weather
Temperature: 20.1°C (Feels like 20.3°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 6.0 km/h, gusting to 16.7 km/h Humidity: 71% Cloud Cover: 77%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 1' try Marko Gazzotti
- 2' conversion Maxime Lucu
- 6' try Will Muir
- 7' conversion Finn Russell
- 14' try Louis Bielle-Biarrey
- 15' conversion Maxime Lucu
- 26' try Will Muir
- 34' try Maxime Lucu
- 35' conversion Maxime Lucu
- 40' penalty Maxime Lucu
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 44' substitution Tom Dunn
- 50' try Louie Hennessey
- 51' conversion Finn Russell
- 51' substitution Marko Gazzotti
- 51' substitution Boris Palu
- 51' substitution Carlu Sadie
- 53' substitution Quinn Roux
- 53' substitution Guy Pepper
- 53' substitution Alfie Barbeary
- 53' substitution Beno Obano
- 60' substitution Pablo Uberti
- 60' substitution Matis Perchaud
- 60' substitution Maxime Lamothe
- 65' substitution Will Muir
- 66' yellow_card Charlie Ewels
- 67' substitution Pierre Bochaton
- 68' try Ben Tameifuna
- 69' conversion Maxime Lucu
- 73' substitution Thomas du Toit
- 74' substitution Salesi Rayasi
- 75' substitution Ben Spencer
- 76' try Temo Matiu
- 76' yellow_card_complete Charlie Ewels
- 77' conversion Maxime Lucu
- 79' substitution Gaetan Barlot
- 80' try Tom Carr-Smith
- 81' conversion Finn Russell
- 80' full_time