Saint-Nazaire continues its negative streak, recording a fourth consecutive loss in the championship after falling at home to Toulouse 0:3 (21:25, 23:25, 16:25) in the opening match of the 18th round of Marmara SpikeLigue.

Bulgarian international Vladislav Garkov made partial appearances in the second and third sets but failed to score a point.

The hosts put up resistance in the first two sets, but in the third, Toulouse exerted complete control. The visitors were led by Pierre Derouillon " 21 points, and this success temporarily moved Spacer's up to 6th place with 26 points.

For Saint-Nazaire, the situation is becoming increasingly tense " the team is in the lower part of the standings (12th out of 14 teams), and key matches against Narbonne and Ajaccio are approaching, which could prove decisive for their survival.