Match report

Rennes Defeats Marseille 2-0 in Ligue 1

Rennes
Rennes
2–0
FT
Marseille
Marseille
May 14, 2022

Rennes stunned Marseille with a 2-0 victory in their Ligue 1 encounter. The home side took the lead through Benjamin Bourigeaud in the 12th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the match. Lionel Majer doubled Rennes' advantage just before the half-hour mark, with both goals assisted by Maxime Lejeune Terrier. Despite several key substitutions, Marseille struggled to find their footing and failed to break through Rennes' solid defense.

Key Facts

  • • Rennes defeated Marseille 2-0 in Ligue 1
  • • Benjamin Bourigeaud scored the opening goal in the 12th minute
  • • Lionel Majer netted the second goal in the 35th minute
  • • Maxime Lejeune Terrier provided both assists
  • • F. Tait and D. Caleta-Car were shown yellow cards
  • • Several key substitutions were made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Gomis (G)
  • 27 H. Traoré (D)
  • 6 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 23 W. Omari (D)
  • 3 A. Truffert (D)
  • 20 F. Tait (M)
  • 14 B. Bourigeaud (F)
  • 8 B. Santamaría (M)
  • 21 L. Majer (M)
  • 24 G. Laborde (F)
  • 7 M. Terrier (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 L. Assignon
  • 28 J. Martin
  • 25 B. Meling
  • 9 S. Guirassy
  • 26 L. Ugochukwu
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 39 M. Tel
  • 40 D. Alemdar
  • 4 L. Badé

Marseille

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Mandanda (G)
  • 15 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 14 Luan Peres (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 21 V. Rongier (D)
  • 8 Gerson (F)
  • 17 C. Ünder (F)
  • 7 A. Harit (F)
  • 4 B. Kamara (M)
  • 6 M. Guendouzi (M)
  • 22 P. Gueye (M)

Substitutes

  • 12 B. Dieng
  • 29 Pol Lirola
  • 11 Luis Henrique
  • 23 S. Kolašinac
  • 42 Y. Said M'Madi
  • 16 Pau López
  • 26 O. Targhalline
  • 32 S. Ben Seghir
  • 9 A. Milik

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    12' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Bourigeaud · Assist: M. Terrier
  2. Rennes
    27' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    F. Tait

    Persistent fouling

  3. Rennes
    35' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Majer · Assist: M. Terrier
  4. Marseille
    64' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    D. Caleta-Car

    Argument

  5. Marseille
    64' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Caleta-Car · On: B. Dieng
  6. Marseille
    70' Marseille Card · Yellow Card
    P. Gueye

    Foul

  7. Marseille
    73' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Gueye · On: P. Lirola
  8. Rennes
    76' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Bourigeaud · On: Lorenz Assignon
  9. Rennes
    80' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Tait · On: Jonas Martin
  10. Rennes
    80' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Truffert · On: B. Meling
  11. Rennes
    80' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Laborde · On: S. Guirassy
  12. Rennes
    90'+1 Rennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Terrier · On: L. Ugochukwu

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Marseille
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 77% 85%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 401 605
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 0
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 307 517
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benjamin Bourigeaud's early goal gave Rennes a crucial advantage, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Lionel Majer's second goal in the 35th minute effectively secured the victory for Rennes, putting the visitors under significant pressure.