Match report

Rennes Defeats Paris FC 2-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Rennes
Rennes
2–1
FT
Paris FC
Paris FC
May 10, 2026

Rennes pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat Paris FC 2-1 in a tense Ligue 1 encounter. Paris FC took the early lead through W. Geubbels, but Rennes showed resilience and determination to level the score and eventually take the lead with goals from E. Lepaul and B. Embolo. The victory solidifies Rennes' position in the league and leaves Paris FC searching for answers.

Key Facts

  • • Rennes: 2 Goals (E. Lepaul, B. Embolo)
  • • Paris FC: 1 Goal (W. Geubbels)
  • • Substitutions: Paris FC made several substitutions, including I. Kebbal and H. Traore, while Rennes brought in L. Blas and S. Szymanski
  • • Card: C. Immobile of Paris FC received a yellow card for holding

Lineups

Rennes

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 Brice Samba (G)
  • 18 Mahamadou Nagida (D)
  • 48 Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (D)
  • 24 Anthony Rouault (D)
  • 26 Quentin Merlin (D)
  • 17 Sebastian Szymański (M)
  • 21 Valentin Rongier (M)
  • 45 Mahdi Camara (M)
  • 11 Mousa Tamari (F)
  • 9 Esteban Lepaul (F)
  • 10 Ludovic Blas (F)

Substitutes

  • 70 Arnaud Nordin
  • 7 Breel Embolo
  • 36 Alidu Seidu
  • 6 Djaoui Cissé
  • 60 Kilian Belazzoug
  • 3 Lilian Brassier
  • 4 Glen Kamara
  • 77 Yassir Zabiri
  • 65 Nordan Mukiele

Paris FC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 35 Kevin Trapp (G)
  • 14 Hamari Traoré (D)
  • 42 Diego Coppola (D)
  • 5 Moustapha Mbow (D)
  • 19 Nhoa Sangui (D)
  • 33 Pierre Lees Melou (M)
  • 23 Rudy Matondo (M)
  • 7 Alimami Gory (M)
  • 10 Ilan Kebbal (M)
  • 24 Luca Koleosho (M)
  • 9 Willem Geubbels (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Maxime López
  • 36 Ciro Immobile
  • 17 Adama Camara
  • 93 Jonathan Ikoné
  • 4 Vincent Marchetti
  • 16 Obed Nkambadio
  • 6 Otávio
  • 18 Marshall Munetsi
  • 27 Moses Simon

Timeline

  1. Paris FC
    46' Paris FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Kebbal · On: Maxime López
  2. Paris FC
    53' Paris FC Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Geubbels
  3. Rennes
    66' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Blas · On: B. Embolo
  4. Rennes
    67' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: A. Nordin
  5. Paris FC
    71' Paris FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Geubbels · On: C. Immobile
  6. Rennes
    74' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lepaul · Assist: Q. Merlin
  7. Rennes
    75' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: A. Nordin
  8. Paris FC
    76' Paris FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Traore · On: Adama Camara
  9. Paris FC
    77' Paris FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Gory · On: J. Ikone
  10. Paris FC
    83' Paris FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Lees-Melou · On: V. Marchetti
  11. Rennes
    87' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: D. Cisse
  12. Paris FC
    90' Paris FC Card · Yellow Card
    C. Immobile

    Holding

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Paris FC
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 418 416
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.95 1.18
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented 0.19 0.19
Accurate Passes 329 334
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Paris FC's early goal by W. Geubbels at the 53rd minute set the tone, but Rennes responded with two quick goals within four minutes, changing the momentum of the game.
  • ▸ Substitutions made by both teams, particularly L. Blas and S. Szymanski for Rennes, contributed to their resurgence and eventual victory.