Match report
Rennes Defeats Nice 2–0 in Ligue 1 Clash
Rennes
2–0
FT
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
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15' Rennes Goal · Normal GoalA. Kalimuendo · Assist: L. Blas -
37' Rennes Var · Goal cancelledD. Cisse -
45' Nice Card · Yellow CardP. RosarioFoul
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46' Nice subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Sanson · On: G. Laborde -
46' Nice subst · Substitution 2Off: Antoine Mendy · On: Dante -
46' Nice subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Abdi · On: J. Boga -
62' Rennes subst · Substitution 1Off: Mousa Tamari · On: Lorenz Assignon -
62' Nice subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Rosario · On: T. Louchet -
62' Nice subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Guessand · On: S. Diop -
68' Nice Var · Penalty cancelledHicham Boudaoui -
75' Rennes subst · Substitution 2Off: Ismael Koné · On: S. Fofana -
80' Rennes Goal · Normal GoalA. Kalimuendo · Assist: Azor Matusiwa -
82' Nice subst · Substitution 6Off: J. Boga · On: M. Cho -
84' Rennes subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Cisse · On: J. James -
90'+4 Rennes Card · Yellow CardL. BrassierFoul
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90' Rennes subst · Substitution 4Off: 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