Match report

Rennes Defeats Monaco 4-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Rennes
Rennes
4–1
FT
Monaco
Monaco
Nov 22, 2025

In an impressive display of football prowess, Rennes defeated Monaco 4-1 in their recent Ligue 1 fixture. Rennes' early goals set the tone for a dominant performance, while Monaco struggled to maintain composure after conceding multiple goals and losing players to substitutions and dismissals.

Key Facts

  • • Rennes scored four goals, with Mahdi Camara (20' and 48'), Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (61'), and L. Blas (penalty at 83') netting for the home team.
  • • Monaco's only goal came from M. Biereth in stoppage time (90').
  • • Denis Zakaria was shown a red card for Monaco at 66'.
  • • Substitutions included key changes such as Mahdi Camara and Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal for Rennes.

Lineups

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
  • 26 Q. Merlin
  • 18 M. Nagida
  • 24 A. Rouault
  • 36 A. Seidu
  • 10 L. Blas
  • 4 G. Kamara
  • 39 M. Meite
  • 71 L. Rosier

Monaco

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hradecky (G)
  • 4 J. Teze (D)
  • 5 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 22 M. Salisu (D)
  • 27 K. Diatta (M)
  • 6 D. Zakaria (M)
  • 28 M. Coulibaly (M)
  • 20 K. Ouattara (M)
  • 11 M. Akliouche (F)
  • 31 A. Fati (F)
  • 19 G. Ilenikhena (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 P. Kohn
  • 12 Caio Henrique
  • 2 Vanderson
  • 15 L. Camara
  • 8 P. Pogba
  • 10 A. Golovin
  • 18 T. Minamino
  • 21 L. Michal
  • 14 M. Biereth

Timeline

  1. Monaco
    19' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    M. Akliouche

    Foul

  2. Rennes
    20' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal · Assist: Mahdi Camara
  3. Rennes
    48' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    Mahdi Camara
  4. Monaco
    61' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Fati · On: T. Minamino
  5. Monaco
    61' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Ilenikhena · On: M. Biereth
  6. Monaco
    66' Monaco Card · Red Card
    Denis Zakaria

    Foul

  7. Monaco
    70' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Diatta · On: Vanderson
  8. Monaco
    70' Monaco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Akliouche · On: Lamine Camara
  9. Rennes
    73' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Embolo · Assist: Przemysław Frankowski
  10. Rennes
    75' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Cisse · On: Q. Merlin
  11. Rennes
    75' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: L. Blas
  12. Rennes
    83' Rennes Goal · Penalty
    L. Blas
  13. Rennes
    85' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: G. Kamara
  14. Monaco
    85' Monaco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Coulibaly · On: P. Pogba
  15. Rennes
    90'+1 Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Przemysław Frankowski · On: A. Seidu
  16. Rennes
    90'+1 Rennes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Embolo · On: L. Rosier
  17. Monaco
    90' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Biereth · Assist: Vanderson

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Monaco
Fouls 3 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 89%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 497 486
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 8
Shots on Target 9 3
xG 3.69 1.33
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 421 431
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted dramatically when Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal scored the opening goal in just the 20th minute, followed by a second from Mahdi Camara at 48', putting Rennes firmly in control.
  • ▸ Monaco's red card and subsequent substitutions weakened their lineup and contributed to Rennes' ability to secure multiple goals, including a penalty at 83'.