Rennes Turns the Screw on Lyon: Three Goals in Final Fury

Pflichttermin Futmetrix-Wertung: 100/100. At Roazhon Park, Rennes dismantled Lyon 3-1, turning a balanced contest into a masterclass in intensity and late-game execution—a six-pointer that reshapes the title balance.

Tolisso's Early Strike Sets the Tone

Lyon drew first blood. In the 14th minute, Corentin Tolisso latched onto Ainsley Maitland-Niles's assist to fire past the Rennes defence with clinical precision. The Lyonnais controlled the opening exchanges, holding 52% possession and dictating tempo. Yet Rennes, despite a sluggish first half, remained lethal—31 combined shots would eventually transform Roazhon Park into a shooting gallery.

Morton's Red Card Triggers the Collapse

At the 75th minute, Tyler Morton received his marching orders, and the match fractured. Down to ten men, Lyon's defensive structure crumbled. Four minutes later, Anthony Rouault levelled (79th), assisted by substitute Mohamed Kader Meite. The stakes shifted seismically. At the 90th minute, after three lead changes, Meite delivered the winner, teed up by Mousa Tamari. An own goal from Raphaël Descamps had already compounded Lyon's misery.

The Data Tells the Story

Despite 48% possession, Rennes overwhelmed Lyon with 23 shots to 8. The impact of super-sub Meite, introduced at the 69th minute, proved decisive: one goal and one assist in 21 minutes of chaos. This victory propels Rennes into European contention, while Lyon's unbeaten streak shatters in a match where balance and timing proved everything.