Carles Martinez Novell has left TFC after three contrasting seasons. While his tenure saw some brilliant moments, it was also marked by profound disappointments. Among these, the defeat against Guingamp in the Coupe de France remains a particularly bitter memory, symbolizing a series of performances that supporters would rather forget. Here's a look back at the five worst matches of his time at the helm of the violet club.

On January 21, 2024, TFC, then the reigning Coupe de France champions, experienced a complete fiasco in the Round of 32 against Rouen. The Violets lost 3-3 (12-11 on penalties) to this National division team, conceding three goals and showing alarming defensive weakness. This shameful elimination left its mark and was difficult for the club to digest.

The most catastrophic performance of the Novell era was undoubtedly on February 5, 2025, when TFC was defeated 0-2 by Guingamp in the Coupe de France Round of 16 at the Stadium. Vincent Sierro's teammates were eliminated almost without a fight by a Ligue 2 side. Kalidou Sidibé, a former player of the club, sealed TFC's fate with a header after the break. The end of the match was extremely tense, with some players heading straight to the locker room.

On February 15, 2026, after a defeat in Angers, TFC had a good chance to enter the top 5 by beating Le Havre, who were reduced to 10 men. However, the Toulousains naively fell into the trap, losing 2-1 despite Djibril Sidibé's equalizer just before halftime. This total fiasco marked the beginning of a very disappointing end to the season for the Violets.

Another collapse occurred on April 12, 2026, with a 0-4 home defeat against LOSC. Incapable of creating any significant chances, apart from a Nicolaisen header hitting the post, Carles Martinez Novell's players crumbled. This defeat, which could have been even heavier, highlighted the very disappointing results obtained at the Stadium over the past three years.

The most recent match, and undoubtedly the most memorable for supporters, was the 4-1 defeat against Lens on April 21, 2026. Arriving at Bollaert with 1000 fans and high hopes, the Toulousains only existed for five minutes before succumbing to the Lens fury. Players like Thauvin and St-Maximin exploited the defensive passivity of an overwhelmed Toulouse team, never able to turn the tide.