Ligue 1 Regular Season - 33
Rennes 2 - 1 FT Paris FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ I. Kebbal ↑M. Lopez 46'
W. Geubbels 53'
66' ↓ L. Blas ↑B. Embolo
67' ↓ S. Szymanski ↑A. Nordin
↓ W. Geubbels ↑C. Immobile 71'
74' E. Lepaul (Q. Merlin)
75' B. Embolo (A. Nordin)
76' ↓ M. Nagida ↑A. Seidu
↓ H. Traore ↑A. Camara 76'
↓ A. Gory ↑J. Ikone 77'
↓ P. Lees-Melou ↑V. Marchetti 83'
87' ↓ E. Lepaul ↑D. Cisse
C. Immobile 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rennes
Goalkeepers
Brice Samba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mahamadou Nagida
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Anthony Rouault
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Quentin Merlin 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Sebastian Szymański
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Valentin Rongier 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
52
Passes
18
Duels
Mahdi Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Mousa Tamari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Esteban Lepaul 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Ludovic Blas 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
Kilian Belazzoug 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alidu Seidu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lilian Brassier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Glen Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djaoui Cissé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Breel Embolo 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Arnaud Nordin 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Yassir Zabiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nordan Mukiele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paris FC
Goalkeepers
Kevin Trapp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hamari Traoré
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Diego Coppola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moustapha Mbow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nhoa Sangui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pierre Lees Melou 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rudy Matondo
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Alimami Gory
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Ilan Kebbal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Luca Koleosho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Willem Geubbels 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Obed Nkambadio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marshall Munetsi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincent Marchetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Ikoné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ciro Immobile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moses Simon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
Rennes Win
Paris FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +46
P: 33 GD: +27
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +16
P: 33 GD: +7
P: 33 GD: +10
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -19
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -44
19 Rodez 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
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
Two-Minute Blitz Keeps European Dreams Alive at Roazhon Park
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A breath-taking second-half turnaround proves Rennes have the tactical depth and mental resilience required to secure European football.
The Tense Prelude
A cagey opening exchange set the tone in this crucial late-season clash. The Intensity simmered rather than boiled initially as Rennes edged possession but struggled to crack a highly disciplined backline. Kevin Trapp was commanding between the sticks for the visitors, expertly denying early attempts orchestrated by the brilliant Ludovic Blas. The breakthrough arrived completely against the run of play. Striking just after the interval, W. Geubbels silenced Roazhon Park in the 53rd minute with a clinical finish. The dynamic instantly shifted, forcing the home side to abandon their cautious, measured approach and commit bodies forward, completely tilting the match's Balance as creeping desperation set in among the home fans.
The Tactical Switch
The host's bench ultimately changed everything in a sequence that will be replayed all week. In the 74th minute, Q. Merlin finally carved open the stubborn Parisian defence, teeing up E. Lepaul to level the scoreline and reignite the stadium's belief. But the real masterstroke was immediate. Scarcely sixty seconds later, the newly introduced A. Nordin found fellow substitute Breel Embolo, who ruthlessly buried the winner. This incredible double-punch completely shattered Paris FC. The sheer speed of the comeback turned a potential nightmare into pure pandemonium on the terraces, showcasing exactly how devastating fresh legs can be when introduced at the perfect tactical moment.
Continental Horizons
Surviving this scare means absolutely everything for the home side's campaign. The Stakes were enormous with only two games remaining in the regular season, and these crucial three points cement their grip on a coveted UEFA Europa League spot. A barrage of 25 combined shots flew across the pitch by the final whistle, highlighting an incredibly open and frantic affair. For the visitors, the late collapse leaves them stranded in mid-table obscurity, reflecting a season of fine margins and missed opportunities. Our verdict is clear: championship mettle isn't just about dominating the full ninety minutes; it's about finding a way to ruthlessly snatch victory when the chips are thoroughly down.
Key Questions
How did Rennes complete the comeback from behind?
A staggering two-minute flurry saw E. Lepaul equalize, followed immediately by substitute Breel Embolo netting the decisive winner from an A. Nordin assist.
What does this mean for Rennes's season?
The dramatic victory fortifies their position in fifth place, keeping them firmly on track to secure a coveted UEFA Europa League qualification spot.
How did substitute Ludovic Blas change the game?
Despite the question's premise, Blas actually started the match. He earned top honours by dictating the attacking tempo and orchestrating crucial forward movements all evening.
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.
Rennes Target European Push Against Coasting Parisians
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Rennes need maximum points to solidify their top-five status, while the visitors arrive with little left to play for in the dying embers of the campaign.
The Setup
The hosts are riding a huge wave of momentum into Roazhon Park for this May 10 clash. Sitting fifth in Ligue 1, Rennes boast a formidable Form rating fueled by a dominant run of four wins and a draw. They are highly motivated to cement their European ambitions. In stark contrast, Paris FC languish comfortably in twelfth place. The visitors are safe from the drop but completely devoid of meaningful Stakes. This glaring discrepancy hurts the overall competitive Balance of the fixture, heavily tilting the probability in favor of the home side. However, the Parisians are playing without pressure and still carry enough individual flair to act as late-season spoilers.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Esteban Lepaul testing the visiting defensive structure, while Jonathan Ikoné looks to hit on the counter. Lepaul has been an absolute revelation up front for the hosts, turning half-chances into goals with ruthless efficiency. Ikoné must exploit transitional spaces if the away side wants to disrupt the rhythm and translate their modest Stars rating into tangible offensive output.
Our Prediction
Expect a comfortable 2-0 victory for the home team. The hosts simply have too much firepower and motivation to slip up. They will dominate early possession, suffocate the visitors in midfield, and break the deadlock in the first half before expertly managing the tempo to the final whistle.