Ligue 1 Gameweek 1
Rennes 2 - 2 FT Paris Saint Germain
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Futmetrix Verdict
43
Coventry
vs
Newcastle
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
Coventry's survival bid meets Newcastle's inconsistency.
Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Al-Wasl FC
1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
⚡ Intensity
63
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
12
🎲 Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' S. Szymanski (A. Thomasson)
D. Doue 21'
38' E. Lepaul (P. Frankowski)
42' A. Thomasson
HT
↓ O. Dembele ↑F. Torres 46'
↓ K. Kvaratskhelia ↑M. Godts 46'
↓ J. Neves ↑F. Ruiz 60'
↓ W. Zaire-Emery ↑M. Akliouche 60'
63' M. Tamari
Luis Enrique 64'
↓ Vitinha ↑L. Beraldo 69'
F. Torres (F. Ruiz) 71'
72' ↓ M. Tamari ↑L. Blas
Marquinhos 76'
78' ↓ M. Nagida ↑Q. Merlin
78' ↓ S. Szymanski ↑H. Do Marcolino
F. Torres (F. Ruiz) 82'
A. Hakimi 84'
88' ↓ I. Soumare ↑A. Nordin
88' ↓ P. Frankowski ↑B. Reynolds
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rennes
Goalkeepers
Brice Samba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Przemysław Frankowski 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Charlie Cresswell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Mahamadou Nagida 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Valentin Rongier
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Mousa Tamari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Sebastian Szymański 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Adrien Thomasson
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Issa Soumaré 
NPC
76
Minutes
76
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Forwards
Esteban Lepaul
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Kilian Belazzoug 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Quentin Merlin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Rouault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Reynolds
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ludovic Blas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elias Legendre Quiñonez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrick Do Marcolino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eliezer Mayenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaud Nordin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Matvey Safonov 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
73
Passes
17
Duels
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian Pacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Warren Zaïre-Emery 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Vitinha
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
93
Passes
10
Duels
João Neves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Désiré Doué
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
50
Passes
20
Duels
Ousmane Dembélé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Lucas Chevalier
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Beraldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Illia Zabarnyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabián Ruiz 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
16
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Maghnes Akliouche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Torres 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Mika Godts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | Rennes | 3 - 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 12/06/2025 | Paris Saint Germain | 5 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 03/08/2025 | Rennes | 1 - 4 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 09/27/2024 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 04/03/2024 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 0 | Rennes | Coupe de France | Parc des Princes |
| 02/25/2024 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 10/08/2023 | Rennes | 1 - 3 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 03/19/2023 | Paris Saint Germain | 0 - 2 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
| 01/15/2023 | Rennes | 1 - 0 | Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 02/11/2022 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Parc des Princes |
02/13/2026
12/06/2025
03/08/2025
09/27/2024
04/03/2024
02/25/2024
10/08/2023
03/19/2023
01/15/2023
02/11/2022
Rennes Win
Paris Saint Germain Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -1
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Substitutes Spark Parisian Rescue Mission in Roazhon Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 91/100. An explosive four-goal spectacle proved that clinical finishing can only temporarily defy overwhelming tactical domination.
Opening Act
Roazhon Park erupted early as Rennes defied the script against Paris Saint Germain in a thrilling opening weekend clash. Just nine minutes into the contest, S. Szymanski capitalized on a brilliant, defense-splitting feed from A. Thomasson to set an electrifying tone. The visitors completely dominated possession, holding 70% of the ball, but their intricate build-up lacked an early cutting edge in the final third. A disallowed strike from D. Doue for an offside infraction only fueled the passionate home crowd's fire. The Balance of power shifted even further when E. Lepaul sensationally doubled the advantage just before halftime. The hosts registered merely two shots on target in the first half but walked away with two goals, displaying absolute efficiency.
The Pivot
Facing a shocking two-goal deficit away from home required drastic tactical measures, and the second half delivered sheer offensive relentless from the visitors. The introduction of F. Torres and F. Ruiz completely altered the match's dynamic and tactical landscape. With the Parisians forcing ten corner kicks and applying suffocating pressure inside the penalty area, the Intensity of the fixture truly peaked. Ruiz began orchestrating the chaos from the midfield alongside an outstanding Vitinha, methodically carving open the previously stubborn defensive lines. In the 71st minute, Torres finally breached the resilient wall, snapping home a beautifully precise pass from Ruiz. The grand Parisian comeback was officially ignited.
Resolution
The unrelenting siege from the away side eventually cracked the exhausted hosts one final time. In the 82nd minute, the devastating Ruiz-Torres connection struck again, drawing the reigning giants level to silence sections of the stadium. Despite the overwhelming onslaught, Brice Samba stood incredibly tall, producing three vital saves to prevent a total home collapse in the dying moments. This 2-2 draw sets a massive early-season precedent for both ambitious squads. With the Stakes already feeling notably high on the opening weekend, both sides proved they possess the deep resilience required for the long marathon ahead, ultimately sharing the hard-fought spoils.
Key Questions
What made Brice Samba the Man of the Match?
Despite conceding twice, Samba made three monumental saves under heavy, sustained pressure to single-handedly preserve a crucial point for his side.
How did Rennes complete the comeback from behind?
It was actually Paris Saint Germain who completed the comeback from a 2-0 deficit, sparked by a sensational brace from substitute Ferran Torres.
What does this mean for Rennes's season?
Snatching a point from the perennial favorites proves they possess the lethal efficiency necessary to challenge for the top European spots this campaign.
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.
Opening Day Routine in the Capital
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 18/100. An opening weekend fixture that looks entirely one-sided, offering little early-season jeopardy for the casual viewer.
The Setup
The Ligue 1 season kicks off on August 23, 2026, at the Parc des Princes. With this being the very first matchday, the Stakes rating is predictably low. Opening weekend fixtures rarely define a campaign, but Paris Saint Germain will expect a routine start. The Balance tilts heavily toward the hosts, leaving Rennes with a mountain to climb. The overall Stars metric remains surprisingly modest, though the home side can rely on the quality of Vitinha, João Neves, and O. Dembélé to test J. Jacquet and the visiting defense. Given it is the start of the season, Form is a blank slate, but the attacking data points to a clear Parisian advantage.
Key Battle
The Parisian midfield engine against the Breton defensive block. Without a clear individual matchup to highlight, this boils down to whether the visitors can disrupt the home side's possession rhythm and close down passing lanes effectively.
Our Prediction
A comfortable 2-0 win for Paris Saint Germain. They will control the tempo, dominate possession, and eventually wear down a stubborn visiting back line.