Match report

Rennes Defeats Lille 3-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Rennes
Rennes
3–1
FT
Lille
Lille
May 24, 2019

In an intense Ligue 1 match, Rennes held off a spirited Lille side to secure a 3-1 win, powered by two goals from M'Baye Niang and an additional strike from Ismaila Sarr. Despite Lille's early goal from Loïc Rémy, Rennes capitalized on their penalty and subsequent momentum to dominate the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Rennes: 3 goals (M. Niang 2, I. Sarr 1)
  • • Lille: 1 goal (L. Rémy)
  • • Yellow Card: L. Rémy (Lille)
  • • Red Card: Luiz Araújo (Lille)
  • • Substitutions: Rennes made 3 substitutions, Lille made 3 substitutions

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 40 T. Koubek (G)
  • 3 D. Da Silva (D)
  • 4 Mexer (D)
  • 27 H. Traoré (D)
  • 15 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 8 C. Grenier (M)
  • 23 A. Hunou (F)
  • 39 E. Camavinga (M)
  • 11 M. Niang (F)
  • 22 R. Del Castillo (M)
  • 7 I. Sarr (M)

Substitutes

  • 24 Ludovic Baal
  • 26 J. Gelin
  • 12 J. Lea Siliki
  • 9 T. Siebatcheu
  • 16 A. Diallo
  • 31 S. Boey
  • 6 J. Johansson

Lille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Maignan (G)
  • 6 José Fonte (D)
  • 26 J. Pied (D)
  • 5 A. Soumaoro (D)
  • 28 Reinildo (D)
  • 23 Thiago Mendes (M)
  • 20 Thiago Maia (M)
  • 12 J. Ikoné (M)
  • 9 L. Rémy (F)
  • 11 Luiz Araujo (M)
  • 14 J. Bamba (M)

Substitutes

  • 4 Gabriel
  • 19 N. Pépé
  • 10 Rui Fonte
  • 17 M. Çelik
  • 22 K. Dabila
  • 3 Y. Koné
  • 1 A. Jakubech

Timeline

  1. Lille
    15' Lille Card · Yellow Card
    L. Rémy
  2. Rennes
    16' Rennes Goal · Penalty
    M. Niang
  3. Lille
    35' Lille Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Rémy · Assist: J. Ikone
  4. Rennes
    55' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bensebaini · On: Ludovic Baal
  5. Rennes
    59' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Sarr
  6. Lille
    62' Lille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Soumaoro · On: Gabriel Magalhães
  7. Rennes
    71' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Niang · Assist: A. Hunou
  8. Lille
    73' Lille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Thiago Maia · On: N. Pepe
  9. Lille
    75' Lille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Rémy · On: Rui Fonte
  10. Rennes
    77' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Del Castillo · On: J. Gelin
  11. Rennes
    89' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Niang · On: J. Lea Siliki
  12. Lille
    90' Lille Card · Red Card
    Luiz Araújo

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Lille
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 83%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — 1
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 366 474
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 8 7
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 293 393
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rennes capitalized on a penalty goal by M'Baye Niang in the 16th minute to take the lead, disrupting Lille's rhythm.
  • ▸ The game turned decisively in Rennes' favor after Ismaila Sarr's goal in the 59th minute, solidifying Rennes' control of the match.