Match report

Nantes and Rennes Battle to a 2-2 Draw in Ligue 1

Nantes
Nantes
2–2
FT
Rennes
Rennes
Sep 20, 2025

Nantes and Rennes clashed in an intense Ligue 1 showdown, ending in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Rennes took the lead through early goals by L. Blas from a penalty and E. Lepaul before Nantes fought back with crucial strikes from J. Mwanga and Y. El Arabi.

Key Facts

  • • Nantes 2–2 Rennes in Ligue 1.
  • • L. Blas scored a penalty for Rennes at minute 29.
  • • E. Lepaul extended the lead to 2-0 with an assist from A. Seidu.
  • • J. Mwanga reduced the deficit for Nantes at minute 64.
  • • Y. El Arabi equalized for Nantes in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Nantes

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Lopes (G)
  • 98 K. Amian (D)
  • 6 C. Awaziem (D)
  • 78 T. Tati (D)
  • 3 N. Cozza (D)
  • 80 J. Mwanga (M)
  • 15 M. Lahdo (M)
  • 8 J. Lepenant (M)
  • 66 L. Leroux (M)
  • 10 M. Abline (M)
  • 31 Mostafa Mohamed (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 P. Carlgren
  • 26 U. Radakovic
  • 13 F. Coquelin
  • 5 Kwon Hyeok-Kyu
  • 17 D. Tabibou
  • 7 Hong Hyun-Seok
  • 90 Y. Benhattab
  • 14 A. Camara
  • 19 Y. El Arabi

Rennes

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 30 B. Samba (G)
  • 36 A. Seidu (D)
  • 97 J. Jacquet (D)
  • 24 A. Rouault (D)
  • 45 M. Camara (M)
  • 10 L. Blas (M)
  • 21 V. Rongier (M)
  • 8 S. Fofana (M)
  • 26 Q. Merlin (M)
  • 9 E. Lepaul (F)
  • 7 B. Embolo (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 M. Silistrie
  • 33 H. Hateboer
  • 3 L. Brassier
  • 18 M. Nagida
  • 4 G. Kamara
  • 6 D. Cisse
  • 65 N. Mukiele
  • 11 M. Tamari
  • 39 M. Meite

Timeline

  1. Nantes
    6' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    Tylel Tati

    Foul

  2. Rennes
    29' Rennes Goal · Penalty
    L. Blas
  3. Rennes
    35' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lepaul · Assist: A. Seidu
  4. Nantes
    38' Nantes Card · Yellow Card
    Mostafa Mohamed

    Persistent fouling

  5. Rennes
    46' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Seidu · On: L. Brassier
  6. Rennes
    46' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Rongier · On: D. Cisse
  7. Rennes
    63' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    D. Cisse

    Persistent fouling

  8. Nantes
    64' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mwanga
  9. Rennes
    65' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Embolo · On: Mousa Tamari
  10. Nantes
    67' Nantes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tylel Tati · On: F. Coquelin
  11. Nantes
    67' Nantes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mostafa Mohamed · On: Y. Benhattab
  12. Rennes
    68' Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    A. Rouault

    Foul

  13. Rennes
    69' Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Blas · On: H. Hateboer
  14. Nantes
    77' Nantes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: D. Tabibou
  15. Nantes
    77' Nantes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Lahdo · On: A. Camara
  16. Rennes
    81' Rennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: M. Meite
  17. Nantes
    82' Nantes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Cozza · On: Y. El Arabi
  18. Nantes
    90' Nantes subst · Substitution 6
    Off: L. Leroux · On: U. Radakovic
  19. Nantes
    90' Nantes Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. El Arabi · Assist: M. Abline

Match Stats

Stat Nantes Rennes
Fouls 14 18
Pass Accuracy 80% 87%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 361 495
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 2.11 1.37
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 290 429
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nantes received early setbacks with two yellow cards to Tylel Tati and Mostafa Mohamed, but managed to stay competitive.
  • ▸ Rennes' lead was quickly established through a penalty by L. Blas and a goal from E. Lepaul, putting pressure on Nantes.
  • ▸ J. Mwanga's goal sparked hope for Nantes, who eventually equalized through Y. El Arabi in the final moments.