Match report

Monaco Defeats Rennes 3-2 in Ligue 1 Clash

Rennes
Rennes
2–3
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Monaco
Monaco
May 20, 2017

Monaco secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Rennes in a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter. The visitors took an early two-goal lead through Fabinho and Jemerson, but Rennes rallied with a penalty from A. Diakhaby and a late goal to make it close. Jorge's strike sealed the win for Monaco, ensuring their dominance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Monaco scored first with Fabinho in the 42nd minute
  • • Jemerson doubled the lead for Monaco in the 47th minute
  • • A. Diakhaby scored a penalty for Rennes in the 69th minute
  • • Jorge secured the win for Monaco with a goal in the 78th minute
  • • A. Diakhaby scored again for Rennes in the 90+1 minute

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Costil
  • 29 R. Danzé (D)
  • 4 Mexer (D)
  • 15 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 32 J. Gnagnon (D)
  • 6 G. Fernandes (M)
  • 21 B. André (M)
  • 26 S. Prcić (M)
  • 23 A. Hunou (M)
  • 13 G. Sio (F)
  • 7 N. Mubele (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Afonso Figueiredo
  • 31 A. Diakhaby
  • 35 N. Janvier
  • 5 Pedro Mendes
  • 14 A. Kalulu
  • 16 R. M'Bolhi
  • 22 S. Armand

Monaco

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Sy (G)
  • 24 A. Raggi (D)
  • 2 Fabinho (M)
  • 34 A. Diallo (D)
  • 5 Jemerson (D)
  • 35 K. N'Doram (M)
  • 6 Jorge (D)
  • 14 T. Bakayoko (M)
  • 27 T. Lemar (M)
  • 18 V. Germain (F)
  • 29 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 L. Badiashile
  • 19 D. Sidibé
  • 10 Bernardo Silva
  • 8 João Moutinho
  • 9 R. Falcao
  • 11 G. Carrillo
  • 25 K. Glik

Timeline

  1. Monaco
    42' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    Fabinho
  2. Monaco
    46' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Sy · On: L. Badiashile
  3. Monaco
    47' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    Jemerson · Assist: T. Lemar
  4. Rennes
    61' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Sio · On: A. Diakhaby
  5. Rennes
    69' Rennes Goal · Penalty
    A. Diakhaby
  6. Monaco
    72' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Lemar · On: D. Sidibe
  7. Monaco
    78' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    Jorge · Assist: D. Sidibe
  8. Monaco
    79' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrea Raggi · On: Bernardo Silva
  9. Rennes
    83' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Andre · On: N. Janvier
  10. Rennes
    90'+1 Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Diakhaby

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Monaco
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 18 23
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 472 474
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 5
Shots on Target 5 12
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 391 383
Shots Inside Box 12 20
Saves 8 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monaco took an early lead and extended it with two quick goals, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Rennes' penalty goal in the second half ignited a comeback, but Monaco's third goal secured their victory