US Orléans secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Paris 13 Atletico in an International Club Friendly on 18 July 2026, with the match kicking off at 17:00. The encounter, played at US Orléans' training facility, served as a useful test for both Championnat National sides as they fine‑tune their squads ahead of the upcoming domestic season.

The decisive moment arrived shortly before the half‑hour mark. US Orléans pressed high up the pitch and forced a turnover in midfield. A swift pass released their winger, who cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the far corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance. The goal was the result of a well‑practised pattern of play that had been worked on during training sessions.

Paris 13 Atletico responded well after conceding, enjoying longer spells of possession and creating a couple of decent openings. However, they were unable to find the equaliser, largely due to the disciplined defensive structure of the home side. US Orléans’ goalkeeper was called into action only a handful of times, making one particularly sharp save from a free‑kick that was heading for the top corner.

The second half saw both managers ring the changes, with several trialists and academy prospects given run‑outs. The tempo dropped slightly, but the match remained competitive. Paris 13 Atletico will be frustrated not to have scored, but the performance offered encouragement, especially the midfield’s ability to retain the ball under pressure.

For US Orléans, the clean sheet and the efficiency of their attacking transition were the main positives. The result provides a confidence‑building start to their pre‑season schedule. Both teams will play further friendlies in the coming weeks to finalise their tactical approaches and squad selections for 2026‑27.