Saracens, who had already qualified for the last 16, go through as the pool's fourth-place qualifiers. Castres, meanwhile, finished in second place, the first time since 2002 they reached the knockout stage.
This was a significant match for Castres, as Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall stated it was probably the biggest game in Castres' European history, highlighting the immense pressure on the French side.
In the closing stages, Castres took the lead thanks to a powerful performance from captain Adrien Seguret, showcasing the French team's strength and tactical superiority as they outmuscled Saracens.
Despite leading at one point with tries from Theo Dan and Ben Earl, Saracens struggled to convert critical opportunities, ultimately succumbing to Castres' determined and physical style of play.
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