Ligue 1 Regular Season - 34
Marseille 3 - 1 FT Rennes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
2' P. Hojbjerg (M. Greenwood)
10' A. Gouiri
HT
↓ S. Szymanski ↑B. Embolo 46'
49' P. Hojbjerg
55' P. Aubameyang (P. Hojbjerg)
↓ M. Tamari ↑A. Nordin 67'
72' ↓ I. Paixao ↑A. Vermeeren
76' A. Gouiri
M. Camara 79'
↓ L. Blas ↑N. Mukiele 79'
82' ↓ P. Hojbjerg ↑Q. Timber
83' ↓ T. Nnadi ↑N. Kamissoko
E. Lepaul (A. Nordin) 84'
88' ↓ T. Weah ↑B. Pavard
90'+5 B. Pavard
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Marseille
Goalkeepers
Gerónimo Rulli 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Tim Weah 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Leonardo Balerdi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Facundo Medina 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Emerson 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tochukwu Nnadi 
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Mason Greenwood
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Amine Gouiri
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Igor Paixão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
7
Rating
BENCH
Jeffrey De Lange 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Benjamin Pavard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hilan Hamzaoui Slimani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Vermeeren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quinten Timber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bilal Nadir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Nwaneri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nouhoum Kamissoko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange Lago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rennes
Goalkeepers
Mathys Silistrie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mahamadou Nagida
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Anthony Rouault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quentin Merlin
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Valentin Rongier
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
77%
Pass Acc
Mousa Tamari
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Sebastian Szymański
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Mahdi Camara
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ludovic Blas
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Esteban Lepaul 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Kilian Belazzoug
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lilian Brassier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alidu Seidu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djaoui Cissé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Breel Embolo
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Arnaud Nordin 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
29
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Henrick Do Marcolino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nordan Mukiele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yassir Zabiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | Marseille | 3 - 0 | Rennes | Coupe de France | Orange Velodrome |
| 08/15/2025 | Rennes | 1 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 05/17/2025 | Marseille | 4 - 2 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 01/11/2025 | Rennes | 1 - 2 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 03/17/2024 | Rennes | 2 - 0 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 01/21/2024 | Rennes | 1 - 1 (PEN 9-8) | Marseille | Coupe de France | Roazhon Park |
| 12/03/2023 | Marseille | 2 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Orange Vélodrome |
| 03/05/2023 | Rennes | 0 - 1 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 01/20/2023 | Marseille | 1 - 0 | Rennes | Coupe de France | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
| 09/18/2022 | Marseille | 1 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Orange Vélodrome |
Marseille Win
Rennes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +45
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +15
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +18
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: +6
P: 34 GD: +11
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 34 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -12
P: 34 GD: -19
P: 36 GD: -20
P: 34 GD: -12
P: 34 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -23
P: 34 GD: -44
19 Rodez 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
20 Saint Etienne 2 pts
P: 3 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +47
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +16
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: -2
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 34 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -20
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -23
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Final Day Drama: Marseille Steal Europa Spot in Vélodrome Shootout
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A devastating early blitz secured Marseille a crucial European qualification, punishing a vulnerable Rennes side in a breathtaking display of attacking intent.
The Opening Salvo
The Orange Vélodrome was sent into immediate delirium as the hosts dismantled their visitors' tactical framework before the match could even settle into a rhythm. The Intensity was absolutely blistering from the very first exchange. Just two minutes in, P. Højbjerg fired a devastating opener following a razor-sharp layoff from M. Greenwood. The passionate Mediterranean crowd had barely finished celebrating that early breakthrough when A. Gouiri ruthlessly doubled the advantage in the 10th minute. Operating under the immense pressure of a crunch match with massive continental implications, Marseille treated the occasion like a cup final. They left Rennes completely shell-shocked, desperately trying to establish a foothold amidst a whirlwind of aggressive pressing.
The Counter-Punch
While the visiting side eventually gathered their composure and secured controlled possession at 55%, they walked directly into a masterfully set tactical trap. The definitive turning point arrived in the 55th minute, effectively killing off any lingering hope of a miraculous comeback. Having already scored, Højbjerg turned provider, slicing through the defensive lines to locate P. Aubameyang, who clinically dispatched the third goal. The towering Stakes demanded a frantic attacking response from the away side, which rapidly turned the pitch into an uninhibited shooting gallery. A staggering combined total of 53 shots rained down on both ends of the pitch over the course of the evening, forcing the goalkeepers into 12 vital saves.
The European Resolution
To their enduring credit, the Breton outfit refused to capitulate quietly despite facing an impossible mountain to climb. Their relentless late pressure, emphasized by a persistent barrage of 14 total corners, eventually yielded a minor consolation prize. In the 84th minute, substitute A. Nordin made an immediate impact, delivering a perfectly weighted ball for E. Lepaul to grab a late goal. However, the initial shift in Balance established during those chaotic opening minutes proved entirely insurmountable. The final whistle confirmed a monumental shift in the late-season standings: the hosts leapfrogged their opponents to claim 5th place and coveted Europa League football, forcing their devastated rivals to settle for Conference League qualification.
Key Questions
What made Pierre-Emile Højbjerg the Man of the Match?
Registering an early goal and a crucial assist, his four key passes and relentless drive completely dismantled the opposition's midfield structure.
What does this mean for Marseille's season?
On the final day of the season, this decisive victory saw them leapfrog their rivals into 5th place, officially securing UEFA Europa League football.
How did substitute Pierre-Emile Højbjerg change the game?
Though actually a starter rather than a substitute, his immediate impact shifted the dynamic, setting an aggressive tempo with his brilliant second-minute strike.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
European Dreams on the Line
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. A true top-four showdown where only three points separate two sides desperate for Champions League football next season.
The Setup
On May 17, 2026, the Orange Vélodrome hosts a massive clash with huge implications for the league standings. An off-the-charts Stakes rating underscores exactly what is on the line here: a top-four finish. Marseille are struggling, dragging a poor run of recent results into the most critical phase of the campaign. Conversely, Rennes are flying. They arrive riding a massive wave of momentum after four straight league victories. With these two sides boasting a combined 4.1 goals per game, a high Form rating guarantees offensive fireworks. The home side will lean heavily on Stars like M. Greenwood and E. Nwaneri to orchestrate their attack. Meanwhile, the visitors feature a terrifying frontline, with Esteban Lepaul and Mousa Tamari ready to exploit any defensive gaps.
Key Battle
With no single individual matchup defining this tie, the match will be won and lost in the middle of the park. The home midfield desperately needs to establish control and protect an increasingly fragile back line. They face a ruthless away attacking unit that strikes with devastating speed in transition. A solid Balance rating across the pitch means neither side will surrender territory easily.
Our Prediction
The market heavily favors a home victory, but that ignores the glaring difference in recent momentum. The visitors are simply playing better football right now. We anticipate an open, chaotic game where both teams trade heavy blows. Ultimately, they will cancel each other out in a high-scoring 2-2 draw that keeps the race for European spots wide open.