Match report

Rennes Defeats Strasbourg 4-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Rennes
Rennes
4–1
FT
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Nov 2, 2025

Rennes triumphed over Strasbourg with a convincing 4-1 win in a crucial Ligue 1 encounter. E. Lepaul led the charge for Rennes with three goals, while M. Meite also found the back of the net. Despite late efforts from Strasbourg's S. Nanasi, it was not enough to salvage the game.

Key Facts

  • • E. Lepaul scored three goals for Rennes at minutes 9, 48, and 60.
  • • M. Meite scored a goal for Rennes in the 35th minute.
  • • S. Nanasi managed Strasbourg's only goal in the 77th minute.
  • • Rennes made multiple substitutions including Q. Merlin, L. Blas, and B. Embolo to maintain their lead.

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)
  • 39 M. Meite (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 M. Silistrie
  • 24 A. Rouault
  • 26 Q. Merlin
  • 18 M. Nagida
  • 4 G. Kamara
  • 8 S. Fofana
  • 10 L. Blas
  • 71 L. Rosier
  • 7 B. Embolo

Strasbourg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 39 M. Penders (G)
  • 22 G. Doue (D)
  • 24 L. Hogsberg (D)
  • 3 B. Chilwell (D)
  • 42 A. Ouattara (M)
  • 29 S. El Mourabet (M)
  • 32 V. Barco (M)
  • 7 D. Moreira (M)
  • 27 S. Amo-Ameyaw (F)
  • 19 J. Enciso (F)
  • 9 J. Panichelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 S. Bajic
  • 60 G. Kerckaert
  • 77 E. Sobol
  • 11 S. Nanasi
  • 16 K. Paez
  • 17 M. Amougou
  • 41 R. Nzingoula
  • 83 R. Luis
  • 20 M. Godo

Timeline

  1. Rennes
    9' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lepaul · Assist: Mousa Tamari
  2. Rennes
    35' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Meite · Assist: Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal
  3. Rennes
    48' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lepaul · Assist: M. Meite
  4. Strasbourg
    52' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Amo-Ameyaw · On: S. Nanasi
  5. Strasbourg
    52' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. El Mourabet · On: M. Amougou
  6. Rennes
    59' Rennes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mousa Tamari · On: Q. Merlin
  7. Rennes
    60' Rennes Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Lepaul · Assist: V. Rongier
  8. Strasbourg
    61' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Abdoul Ouattara · On: Rabby Nzingoula
  9. Rennes
    68' Rennes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Cisse · On: L. Blas
  10. Rennes
    68' Rennes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Meite · On: B. Embolo
  11. Strasbourg
    77' Strasbourg Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Nanasi · Assist: V. Barco
  12. Strasbourg
    83' Strasbourg Card · Yellow Card
    B. Chilwell

    Foul

  13. Strasbourg
    83' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Enciso · On: K. Paez
  14. Strasbourg
    83' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Moreira · On: Martial Godo
  15. Rennes
    90'+3 Rennes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Lepaul · On: L. Rosier
  16. Rennes
    90'+4 Rennes Card · Yellow Card
    Przemysław Frankowski

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Rennes Strasbourg
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 84% 89%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 20
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 400 586
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 8
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 2.35 1.60
Shots off Target 3 10
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 335 524
Shots Inside Box 10 14
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Lepaul's early goal at the 9th minute set Rennes on a confident path.
  • ▸ The introduction of Q. Merlin for Mousa Tamari in the 59th minute further strengthened Rennes' midfield, leading to their third and fourth goals.