Match report

Rennes Defeats Nice 4-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Nice
Nice
0–4
FT
Rennes
Rennes
Mar 8, 2026

Rennes stunned Nice with a 4-0 victory in their Ligue 1 match, showcasing a dominant display of football. Despite several substitutions and a controversial goal cancellation, Rennes maintained their composure and secured a crucial win. Key goals were scored by E. Lepaul, S. Szymanski, L. Blas, and N. Mukiele, setting the stage for Rennes' continued progress in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • E. Lepaul opened the scoring for Rennes in the 13th minute, assisted by V. Rongier.
  • • S. Szymanski extended Rennes' lead in the 20th minute, with an assist from Mousa Tamari.
  • • Rennes' goal was initially cancelled at the 37th minute following a VAR review.
  • • L. Blas added a third goal in the 74th minute, assisted by B. Embolo.
  • • N. Mukiele sealed the victory in the 90th minute, with an assist from V. Rongier.
  • • Nice made multiple substitutions but could not find a breakthrough.
  • • Dante of Nice received a yellow card for argument in the 36th minute.

Lineups

Nice

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 80 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 92 J. Clauss (D)
  • 28 J. Bah (D)
  • 37 K. Peprah (D)
  • 26 M. Bard (D)
  • 6 H. Boudaoui (M)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 25 M. Cho (M)
  • 8 M. Sanson (M)
  • 20 T. Louchet (M)
  • 10 S. Diop (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Dupe
  • 4 Dante
  • 33 A. Mendy
  • 32 K. Boudache
  • 47 T. Gouveia
  • 90 Kevin
  • 55 Y. Ndayishimiye
  • 99 S. Abdul Samed
  • 23 G. Bernardeau

Rennes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 B. Samba (G)
  • 18 M. Nagida (D)
  • 24 A. Rouault (D)
  • 3 L. Brassier (D)
  • 26 Q. Merlin (D)
  • 17 S. Szymanski (M)
  • 21 V. Rongier (M)
  • 45 M. Camara (M)
  • 11 M. Tamari (F)
  • 9 E. Lepaul (F)
  • 70 A. Nordin (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 M. Silistrie
  • 10 L. Blas
  • 36 A. Seidu
  • 48 A. Ait Boudlal
  • 77 Y. Zabiri
  • 4 G. Kamara
  • 7 B. Embolo
  • 65 N. Mukiele
  • 6 D. Cisse

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    13' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lepaul · Assist: V. Rongier
  2. Nice
    18' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Peprah · On: Dante
  3. Rennes
    20' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szymanski · Assist: Mousa Tamari
  4. Nice
    36' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Dante

    Argument

  5. Rennes
    37' Rennes Var · Goal cancelled
    E. Lepaul
  6. Nice
    46' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hicham Boudaoui · On: K. Boudache
  7. Nice
    46' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Cho · On: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi
  8. Rennes
    46' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: D. Cisse
  9. Rennes
    70' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Nordin · On: N. Mukiele
  10. Rennes
    70' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: L. Blas
  11. Rennes
    70' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: B. Embolo
  12. Rennes
    74' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Blas · Assist: B. Embolo
  13. Nice
    80' Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Louchet · On: Antoine Mendy
  14. Rennes
    81' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    D. Cisse

    Foul

  15. Nice
    86' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    T. Gouveia

    Argument

  16. Rennes
    88' Rennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Nagida · On: Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
  17. Rennes
    90' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Mukiele · Assist: V. Rongier

Match Stats

Stat Nice Rennes
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 86%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 394 614
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 1.76 1.63
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 306 527
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rennes' early goals by E. Lepaul and S. Szymanski set the tone for the match, putting immediate pressure on Nice.
  • ▸ The controversial goal cancellation did not deter Rennes' momentum, as they continued to control the game and scored two more goals in the second half.