Rennes
Paris Saint Germain
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1.36
Anticipated targets (xG)
3.62
Passing
230 (76%)
Correct passes
569 (90%)
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30
G
Brice Samba
26
D
Quentin Merlin
3
D
Lilian Brassier
24
D
Anthony Rouault
18
D
Mahamadou Nagida
45
M
Mahdi Camara
21
M
Valentin Rongier (C)
70
M
Arnaud Nordin
M
Sebastian Szymański
69′ M
Mousa Tamari
34′
F
Esteban Lepaul
69′
39
G
Matvey Safonov
25
D
Nuno Mendes
51
D
Willian Pacho
6
D
Ilya Zabarnyi
2
D
Achraf Hakimi (C)
87
M
João Neves
17
M
Vitinha
33
M
Warren Zaïre-Emery
7
F
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
F
Ousmane Dembélé
72′
14
F
Désiré Doué
Ligue 1 Standings – Ligue 1
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- Champions League Qualification
- UEFA Europa League
- Convention League Qualification
- Relegation Playoffs
- Relegation
Rennes surprised Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain with a commanding 3-1 victory at Roazhon Park. Goalkeeper Brice Samba delivered a heroic efficiency, anchoring a resilient Rennes facet that defied expectations.
Paris Saint-Germain, second within the desk and boasting 5 consecutive wins, arrived as heavy favorites. Rennes, sitting sixth and struggling for constant type, confronted a frightening problem. Traditionally, Roazhon Park has generally confirmed a difficult floor for the Parisian giants, including a layer of intrigue to this contest.
From kickoff, PSG asserted management, dominating possession and creating early alternatives. Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia examined the Rennes protection. Nonetheless, Brice Samba was in distinctive type, making essential saves to maintain his crew stage.
In opposition to the run of play, Rennes discovered their breakthrough within the thirty fourth minute. Mousa Tamari, seizing an opportunity, slotted the ball previous Gianluigi Donnarumma. The house crowd erupted as Rennes took a stunning lead.
PSG pressed exhausting for an equalizer earlier than halftime, with a number of photographs on course. Samba remained impenetrable, guaranteeing Rennes carried their slender benefit into the break. His agility denied PSG a fast response.
At halftime, Paris Saint-Germain wanted a tactical shift to transform their possibilities into targets. Rennes, in the meantime, aimed to take care of their defensive form and capitalize on counter-attacks. The second half promised extra intense motion.
PSG made early modifications within the sixtieth minute, bringing on Désiré Doué and Lee Kang-in. They sought to inject recent attacking impetus. Rennes responded by introducing Arnaud Nordin into the sport.
Rennes then prolonged their lead within the 69th minute. Esteban Lepaul completed calmly, assisted by Sebastian Szymanski, doubling the benefit. Roazhon Park roared as the house facet moved two targets clear.
Simply three minutes later, within the 72nd minute, Paris Saint-Germain hit again. Ousmane Dembélé discovered the web, decreasing the shortfall and reigniting PSG’s hopes. The sport’s depth surged as PSG pushed for one more aim.
Nonetheless, Rennes delivered a decisive blow within the 81st minute. Substitute Breel Embolo, on for simply seven minutes, scored their third aim. Ludovic Blas offered the help, restoring Rennes’ two-goal cushion and sealing the well-known victory.
Regardless of Paris Saint-Germain’s overwhelming 67% possession and 22 complete photographs, together with 7 on course, they scored solely as soon as. PSG’s anticipated targets (xG) stood at 3.62 in opposition to Rennes’ 1.36. This highlighted the hosts’ exceptional effectivity and Samba’s very important saves. Rennes turned restricted alternatives into most affect.
This gorgeous 3-1 upset sends a transparent message throughout Ligue 1. Rennes secured a memorable victory, boosting their European qualification hopes. For PSG, this sudden defeat is a big setback of their title problem, forcing a reevaluation of their technique.
