Match report
Rennes Defeats Metz 1-0 in Ligue 1 Clash
Metz
0–1
FT
Rennes
Nov 28, 2025
Rennes managed to secure a crucial 1-0 win against Metz at Stade Saint-Symphorien on November 28th. Vincent Rongier's early goal in the 22nd minute proved decisive, as Rennes maintained their defensive structure effectively and frustrated any counterattacks from the home side.
Key Facts
- • Rennes secured a narrow but vital win over Metz with a score of 1-0.
- • Vincent Rongier scored the only goal in the match at the 22nd minute, assisted by Breel Embolo.
- • Metz made an early substitution, bringing on C. Sabaly for J. Asoro after just 19 minutes due to injury concerns.
- • Rennes also made several substitutions towards the end of the game, including D. Cisse and L. Brassier coming in at the 62nd minute.
Lineups
Metz
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Fischer (G)
- 2 M. Colin (D)
- 5 J. Gbamin (D)
- 15 T. Yegbe (D)
- 7 G. Tsitaishvili (M)
- 20 J. Deminguet (M)
- 8 B. Traore (M)
- 97 F. Ballo-Toure (M)
- 10 G. Hein (F)
- 14 C. Sabaly (F)
- 23 I. Sane (F)
Substitutes
- 40 O. Ba
- 39 K. Kouao
- 38 S. Sane
- 12 A. Toure
- 21 B. Stambouli
- 9 G. Abuashvili
- 11 M. Mbaye
- 19 M. Bokele Mputu
- 99 J. Asoro
Rennes
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 30 B. Samba (G)
- 48 A. Ait Boudlal (D)
- 97 J. Jacquet (D)
- 3 L. Brassier (D)
- 95 P. Frankowski (M)
- 45 M. Camara (M)
- 21 V. Rongier (M)
- 6 D. Cisse (M)
- 11 M. Tamari (M)
- 9 E. Lepaul (F)
- 7 B. Embolo (F)
Substitutes
- 50 M. Silistrie
- 24 A. Rouault
- 36 A. Seidu
- 18 M. Nagida
- 26 Q. Merlin
- 4 G. Kamara
- 10 L. Blas
- 39 M. Meite
- 75 E. Legendre
Timeline
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19' Metz subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Sabaly · On: J. Asoro
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22' Rennes Goal · Normal GoalV. Rongier · Assist: B. Embolo
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62' Rennes subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Cisse · On: A. Rouault
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62' Rennes subst · Substitution 2Off: Przemysław Frankowski · On: Q. Merlin
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62' Rennes subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Brassier · On: L. Blas
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75' Metz subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Deminguet · On: A. Toure
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76' Metz subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Ballo-Toure · On: M. Mbaye
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76' Rennes subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Lepaul · On: M. Meite
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88' Metz subst · Substitution 5Off: Boubacar Traoré · On: G. Abuashvili
Match Stats
| Stat | Metz | Rennes |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 81% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 482 | 459 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | 1.02 | 0.78 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 414 | 374 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Vincent Rongier set the tone for Rennes' victory, providing them with a psychological advantage over Metz.
- ▸ Multiple substitutions made by both teams in the second half did not alter the match's trajectory significantly, as Rennes maintained their composure and defensive solidity.