Toulouse Football Club secured its second pre-season win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory over Elche on Wednesday evening. Gaëtan Bakhouche scored the only goal, adding to the Violets’ momentum after their win against Real Sociedad.
How did the match unfold?
Following a draw with Rodez and a victory over Real Sociedad, Toulouse Football Club delivered another strong performance against Elche, who finished 15th in La Liga last season. Despite multiple lineup changes, Jens Berthel Askou’s side proved effective. The new manager described the win as deserved, praising his team’s fighting spirit.
Who scored for Toulouse Football Club?
Gaëtan Bakhouche was the hero, netting the decisive goal for the Violets. His strike sealed the victory as the team fine-tunes its preparations for the Ligue 1 season. Toulouse Football Club finished the 2025 campaign in 10th place with 37 points (10 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses), scoring 41 goals and conceding 42.
What’s next for TFC?
The club will face Hamburg, 13th in last season’s Bundesliga, in its next friendly. The Ligue 1 season kicks off on 22 August with a home clash against Lyon at the Stadium Municipal, where Toulouse Football Club aims to start strongly after finishing 26 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain in 2025.
