Match report

Rennes Defeats Auxerre 3-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Auxerre
Auxerre
0–3
FT
Rennes
Rennes
Feb 22, 2026

Rennes demonstrated impressive form to defeat Auxerre 3-0 in the Ligue 1 encounter at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps. The visiting team capitalized early with goals from Mahdi Camara and Élise Le Paul, effectively stifling any potential comeback attempt by their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Rennes scored three goals in the first half: two by Mahdi Camara (20', 45') and one by Élise Le Paul (22').
  • • Auxerre made multiple substitutions at halftime, replacing Fredrik Oppegaard, Marvin Senaya, Josué Casimir, and Gideon Mensah.
  • • Rennes received four yellow cards throughout the match: Quentin Merlin (47'), Victor Rongier (76'), Anthony Rouault (81'), and Mahdi Camara (85').
  • • Auxerre's Elisha Owusu was shown a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Lineups

Auxerre

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 D. Leon (G)
  • 27 L. Sy (D)
  • 20 S. Diomande (D)
  • 24 B. Okoh (D)
  • 92 C. Akpa (D)
  • 8 N. Ahamada (M)
  • 42 E. Owusu (M)
  • 5 K. Danois (M)
  • 19 D. Namaso (F)
  • 9 S. Mara (F)
  • 10 L. Sinayoko (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 T. De Percin
  • 18 A. Diousse
  • 22 F. Oppegard
  • 7 J. Casimir
  • 31 R. Rodin
  • 41 Y. Zaddy
  • 14 G. Mensah
  • 29 M. Senaya
  • 36 T. Devernois

Rennes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 50 M. Silistrie
  • 10 L. Blas
  • 36 A. Seidu
  • 48 A. Ait Boudlal
  • 77 Y. Zabiri
  • 7 B. Embolo
  • 65 N. Mukiele
  • 6 D. Cisse
  • 69 H. Do Marcolino

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    20' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    Mahdi Camara
  2. Rennes
    22' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lepaul · Assist: S. Szymanski
  3. Rennes
    45' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    Mahdi Camara · Assist: Mousa Tamari
  4. Auxerre
    46' Auxerre subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Sy · On: Fredrik Oppegård
  5. Auxerre
    46' Auxerre subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Akpa · On: Marvin Senaya
  6. Rennes
    47' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    Q. Merlin

    Foul

  7. Auxerre
    48' Auxerre subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Ahamada · On: Josué Casimir
  8. Auxerre
    48' Auxerre subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mara · On: Gideon Mensah
  9. Auxerre
    55' Auxerre Card · Yellow Card
    Elisha Owusu

    Foul

  10. Rennes
    68' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: L. Blas
  11. Rennes
    68' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: B. Embolo
  12. Rennes
    76' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    V. Rongier

    Foul

  13. Rennes
    78' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Nordin · On: Y. Zabiri
  14. Rennes
    78' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: D. Cisse
  15. Rennes
    81' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rouault

    Foul

  16. Rennes
    85' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    Mahdi Camara

    Foul

  17. Auxerre
    86' Auxerre subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kévin Danois · On: T. Devernois
  18. Rennes
    88' Rennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mahdi Camara · On: H. Do Marcolino

Match Stats

Stat Auxerre Rennes
Fouls 17 22
Pass Accuracy 73% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 348 472
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 7
xG 0.65 0.98
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 253 378
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rennes' early goals within the first 20 minutes of play set the tone for their victory, breaking Auxerre's morale and defensive cohesion.
  • ▸ The substitution of several players at halftime by Auxerre did not alter the momentum; Rennes continued to control the game.