Match report

Rennes Defeats Nice 2–0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Rennes
Rennes
2–0
FT
Nice
Nice
May 10, 2025

Rennes secured three vital points with a decisive victory over Nice, winning 2-0 in their Ligue 1 clash on May 10th. The home side dominated proceedings, with A. Kalimuendo scoring twice to secure the win. Rennes' strong performance showcased their resilience and tactical acumen against a determined Nice team.

Key Facts

  • • Rennes vs Nice: 2-0 final score in Ligue 1 match
  • • A. Kalimuendo scored both goals for Rennes, at minutes 15 and 80
  • • L. Blas provided the assist for the first goal, while Azor Matusiwa assisted on the second
  • • P. Rosario of Nice received a yellow card in the 45th minute
  • • Rennes made multiple substitutions late in the game to manage their lead

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Samba (G)
  • 97 J. Jacquet (D)
  • 24 A. Rouault (D)
  • 5 L. Brassier (D)
  • 3 A. Truffert (D)
  • 6 A. Matusiwa (M)
  • 38 D. Cissé (M)
  • 90 I. Koné (M)
  • 11 Mousa Al Ta'mari (F)
  • 9 A. Kalimuendo (F)
  • 10 L. Blas (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 L. Assignon
  • 8 S. Fofana
  • 17 J. James
  • 62 M. Meïté
  • 30 S. Mandanda
  • 20 C. Gómez
  • 18 A. Nagida
  • 7 K. Furuhashi
  • 4 C. Wooh

Nice

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bułka (G)
  • 33 A. Mendy (D)
  • 64 M. Bombito (D)
  • 26 M. Bard (D)
  • 92 J. Clauss (M)
  • 6 H. Boudaoui (M)
  • 8 P. Rosario (M)
  • 11 M. Sanson (M)
  • 2 A. Abdi (M)
  • 19 B. Bouanani (F)
  • 29 E. Guessand (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 G. Laborde
  • 4 Dante
  • 7 J. Boga
  • 20 T. Louchet
  • 10 S. Diop
  • 25 M. Cho
  • 31 M. Dupé
  • 9 T. Moffi
  • 15 Y. Moukoko

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    15' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kalimuendo · Assist: L. Blas
  2. Rennes
    37' Rennes Var · Goal cancelled
    D. Cisse
  3. Nice
    45' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    P. Rosario

    Foul

  4. Nice
    46' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sanson · On: G. Laborde
  5. Nice
    46' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Antoine Mendy · On: Dante
  6. Nice
    46' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Abdi · On: J. Boga
  7. Rennes
    62' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: Lorenz Assignon
  8. Nice
    62' Nice subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Rosario · On: T. Louchet
  9. Nice
    62' Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Guessand · On: S. Diop
  10. Nice
    68' Nice Var · Penalty cancelled
    Hicham Boudaoui
  11. Rennes
    75' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ismael Koné · On: S. Fofana
  12. Rennes
    80' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kalimuendo · Assist: Azor Matusiwa
  13. Nice
    82' Nice subst · Substitution 6
    Off: J. Boga · On: M. Cho
  14. Rennes
    84' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Cisse · On: J. James
  15. Rennes
    90'+4 Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    L. Brassier

    Foul

  16. Rennes
    90' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kalimuendo · On: M. Meite

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Nice
Fouls 5 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 0 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 445 420
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 1.18 1.05
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 372 348
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kalimuendo's early goal in the 15th minute set Rennes on course for victory, giving them a crucial advantage
  • ▸ Nice had several VAR decisions go against them, including a cancelled penalty and goal, which dampened their momentum