Match report

Monaco Defeats Rennes 4-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Monaco
Monaco
4–0
FT
Rennes
Rennes
Jan 31, 2026

Monaco utterly dominated Rennes on Tuesday night in a Ligue 1 showdown, securing a comprehensive 4-0 victory. The home side's attacking prowess was evident throughout the game as they capitalized on several opportunities to extend their lead. Key contributors were A. Fati, M. Akliouche, M. Coulibaly, and S. Idumbo.

Key Facts

  • • Monaco defeated Rennes 4-0 in Ligue 1.
  • • Goals scored by Monaco: A. Fati (33'), M. Akliouche (50'), M. Coulibaly (59'), S. Idumbo (89').
  • • B. Embolo and L. Brassier of Rennes received yellow cards in the first half.
  • • Rennes had a goal cancelled by VAR at 53' and a penalty decision overturned.

Lineups

Monaco

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 P. Kohn (G)
  • 4 J. Teze (D)
  • 6 D. Zakaria (D)
  • 5 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 27 K. Diatta (M)
  • 28 M. Coulibaly (M)
  • 15 L. Camara (M)
  • 20 K. Ouattara (M)
  • 31 A. Fati (F)
  • 10 A. Golovin (F)
  • 9 F. Balogun (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 Y. Lienard
  • 12 Caio Henrique
  • 44 S. Nibombe
  • 2 Vanderson
  • 23 A. Bamba
  • 17 S. Idumbo
  • 11 M. Akliouche
  • 14 M. Biereth
  • 19 G. Ilenikhena

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)
  • 6 D. Cisse (M)
  • 26 Q. Merlin (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
  • 4 G. Kamara
  • 10 L. Blas
  • 17 S. Szymanski
  • 35 E. Legendre
  • 65 N. Mukiele

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    12' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    B. Embolo

    Foul

  2. Monaco
    22' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    J. Teze

    Foul

  3. Rennes
    28' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    L. Brassier

    Foul

  4. Monaco
    33' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fati · Assist: F. Balogun
  5. Monaco
    46' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Fati · On: M. Akliouche
  6. Monaco
    50' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Akliouche · Assist: A. Golovin
  7. Rennes
    53' Rennes Var · Goal cancelled
    E. Lepaul
  8. Rennes
    56' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: L. Blas
  9. Rennes
    56' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Przemysław Frankowski · On: A. Seidu
  10. Rennes
    56' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Brassier · On: S. Szymanski
  11. Monaco
    59' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Coulibaly · Assist: M. Biereth
  12. Rennes
    65' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Cisse · On: G. Kamara
  13. Rennes
    71' Rennes Var · Penalty cancelled
    B. Embolo
  14. Monaco
    71' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Diatta · On: Vanderson
  15. Rennes
    78' Rennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: E. Legendre
  16. Monaco
    81' Monaco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Denis Zakaria · On: A. Bamba
  17. Monaco
    81' Monaco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Golovin · On: S. Idumbo
  18. Monaco
    89' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Idumbo · Assist: M. Biereth

Match Stats

Stat Monaco Rennes
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 83%
Offsides 3 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 418 496
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 2.21 0.38
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 331 413
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 0 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monaco took an early lead with A. Fati's goal in the 33rd minute, boosting their confidence.
  • ▸ The cancellation of Rennes' goal and subsequent penalty at 53', marked by VAR interventions, shifted momentum decisively towards Monaco.