Match report

Rennes Defeats Montpellier 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Rennes
Rennes
1–0
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
May 7, 2017

Rennes managed to secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Montpellier in a tightly contested Ligue 1 fixture. N. Mubele's 80th-minute goal proved decisive as Rennes held on to their lead despite Montpellier's second-half surge. The match was marked by numerous substitutions and cautions, but Rennes' defense stood firm to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Rennes 1–0 Montpellier
  • • Goal: N. Mubele (Rennes) in the 80th minute
  • • Yellow Cards: D. Congré (Montpellier, 26'), Pedro Mendes (Rennes, 42'), Ludovic Baal (Rennes, 72'), R. Boudebouz (Montpellier, 83')

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Costil
  • 24 L. Baal (D)
  • 4 Mexer (D)
  • 5 Pedro Mendes (D)
  • 15 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 32 J. Gnagnon (D)
  • 28 Y. Gourcuff (M)
  • 21 B. André (M)
  • 26 S. Prcić (M)
  • 35 N. Janvier (M)
  • 7 N. Mubele (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 G. Sio
  • 29 R. Danzé
  • 6 G. Fernandes
  • 23 A. Hunou
  • 25 Afonso Figueiredo
  • 34 D. Poha
  • 16 R. M'Bolhi

Montpellier

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Pionnier (G)
  • 3 D. Congré (D)
  • 25 M. Deplagne (D)
  • 12 L. Pokorný (D)
  • 23 N. Mukiele (D)
  • 28 S. Sessègnon (M)
  • 10 R. Boudebouz (M)
  • 7 P. Lasne (M)
  • 5 Y. Sylla (M)
  • 13 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 18 I. Mbenza (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 S. Mounié
  • 11 J. Ikoné
  • 19 S. Camara
  • 20 K. Dolly
  • 8 B. Passi
  • 16 G. Jourdren

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    26' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    D. Congré
  2. Rennes
    42' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    Pedro Mendes
  3. Rennes
    46' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Janvier · On: G. Sio
  4. Rennes
    59' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pedro Mendes · On: Romain Danzé
  5. Montpellier
    63' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Mbenza · On: Steve Mounié
  6. Rennes
    72' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    Ludovic Baal
  7. Rennes
    78' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Gourcuff · On: G. Fernandes
  8. Rennes
    80' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Mubele
  9. Montpellier
    81' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Sylla · On: J. Ikone
  10. Montpellier
    83' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    R. Boudebouz
  11. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Deplagne · On: S. Camara

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Montpellier
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 76% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 6
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 390 549
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 4 1
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 296 442
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Mubele's goal in the 80th minute shifted momentum in favor of Rennes, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ The introduction of Y. Gourcuff in the 78th minute provided Rennes with the creative spark needed to finally break through Montpellier's defense.