Match report
Marseille Defeats Rennes 4-2 in Ligue 1 Thriller
Marseille
4–2
FT
Rennes
May 17, 2025
In an electrifying encounter at the Stade Vélodrome, Marseille emerged victorious over Rennes by a score of 4-2. The game saw dramatic shifts in momentum with key contributions from players like M. Greenwood and Adrien Rabiot for Marseille.
Key Facts
- • Ismael Koné opened the scoring for Rennes at the 14th minute.
- • M. Greenwood missed a penalty but scored another goal from the spot at the 21st minute to equalize.
- • Adrien Rabiot netted two goals, one in the 38th and another late in injury time (90+2).
- • Andres Gomez found the back of the net for Rennes at the 77th minute.
Lineups
Marseille
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 G. Rulli (G)
- 62 M. Murillo (D)
- 4 Luiz Felipe (D)
- 5 L. Balerdi (D)
- 3 Q. Merlin (D)
- 22 I. Bennacer (M)
- 23 P. Højbjerg (M)
- 25 A. Rabiot (M)
- 10 M. Greenwood (F)
- 9 A. Gouiri (F)
- 17 J. Rowe (F)
Substitutes
- 29 Pol Lirola
- 77 A. Dedić
- 26 B. Nadir
- 11 A. Harit
- 8 N. Maupay
- 44 Luis Henrique
- 13 D. Cornelius
- 6 U. Garcia
- 12 J. de Lange
Rennes
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Samba (G)
- 97 J. Jacquet (D)
- 24 A. Rouault (D)
- 5 L. Brassier (D)
- 3 A. Truffert (D)
- 38 D. Cissé (M)
- 22 L. Assignon (M)
- 6 A. Matusiwa (M)
- 90 I. Koné (M)
- 10 L. Blas (M)
- 9 A. Kalimuendo (F)
Substitutes
- 20 C. Gómez
- 8 S. Fofana
- 17 J. James
- 19 K. Olaigbe
- 30 S. Mandanda
- 62 M. Meïté
- 33 H. Hateboer
- 18 A. Nagida
- 7 K. Furuhashi
Timeline
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14' Rennes Goal · Normal GoalIsmael Koné · Assist: L. Brassier
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21' Marseille Goal · PenaltyM. Greenwood
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25' Marseille Var · Penalty confirmedLeonardo Balerdi
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27' Marseille Goal · Missed PenaltyM. Greenwood
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29' Rennes Card · Yellow CardIsmael Koné
Foul
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30' Rennes Card · Yellow CardA. Rouault
Foul
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38' Marseille Goal · Normal GoalAdrien Rabiot · Assist: M. Greenwood
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40' Marseille Card · Yellow CardLuiz Felipe
Foul
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45'+1 Marseille Goal · Normal GoalM. Greenwood · Assist: J. Rowe
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46' Marseille subst · Substitution 1Off: Luiz Felipe · On: P. Lirola
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50' Rennes Card · Yellow CardLorenz Assignon
Foul
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61' Rennes subst · Substitution 1Off: Jérémy Jacquet · On: Andres Gomez
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61' Rennes subst · Substitution 2Off: Ismael Koné · On: S. Fofana
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61' Rennes subst · Substitution 3Off: Azor Matusiwa · On: J. James
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64' Marseille Card · Yellow CardM. Murillo
Foul
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64' Marseille subst · Substitution 2Off: Q. Merlin · On: A. Dedic
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64' Marseille subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Bennacer · On: B. Nadir
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71' Rennes subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Blas · On: K. Olaigbe
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77' Rennes Goal · Normal GoalAndres Gomez · Assist: K. Olaigbe
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83' Marseille subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Gouiri · On: N. Maupay
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89' Marseille Card · Yellow CardA. Dedic
Foul
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90'+2 Marseille Goal · Normal GoalAdrien Rabiot · Assist: A. Harit
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90'+4 Rennes subst · Substitution 5Off: Brice Samba · On: Steve Mandanda
Match Stats
| Stat | Marseille | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 566 | 359 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 3 |
| xG | 3.99 | 1.15 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 506 | 299 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game turned around when M. Greenwood converted a penalty in the 21st minute, despite initially missing it, leveling the score.
- ▸ Adrien Rabiot's second goal late in injury time (90+2) sealed Marseille's victory and quelled Rennes' comeback attempt.