Lyon were up against Rennes in the Ligue 1 of France on April 26. Lyon came out on top, securing a 4-1 win.
Malick Fofana scored the first goal of the game on the 8th minute of the match, tipping the balance in Lyon's favor. This was followed by goals from Corentin Tolisso, Alexandre Lacazette, Mohamed Meite and Georges Mikautadze, making the final score 4-1.
The spotlight turns to the field where Lyon and Rennes prepare to meet again, 8 months after the previous Ligue 1 match that concluded in a 3-0 victory for Rennes. With losses to Saint-Etienne and Manchester United, Lyon's form has dipped ahead of this clash. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for seven consecutive matches now.
Rennes, on the other hand, come into this clash with momentum, following two straight victories against Nantes and Le Havre in their most recent games. For all that, their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last three matches.
This Ligue 1 encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Lyon and Rennes throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Lyon’s offensive unit, crafted under Paulo Fonseca’s leadership, has leaned on Rayan Cherki and Georges Mikautadze, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Lacazette has emerged as Lyon’s leading scorer in Ligue 1 this season, netting twelve goals, with Cherki leading their creative tally in the league with ten assists. Adding further support are Malick Fofana, Corentin Tolisso and Ernest Nuamah, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.
Meanwhile, Rennes’s top finisher Arnaud Kalimuendo and Ludovic Blas have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Habib Beye, remains effective. Rennes’s top scorer in Ligue 1, Kalimuendo, has fourteen goals this season, as Blas continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with seven assists. Rennes’s attacking depth is further showcased by Lorenz Assignon, Amine Gouiri and Azor Matusiwa, who have each made valuable contributions this season.
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Lyon kicked off the game with Lucas Perri, Nicolas Tagliafico, Moussa Niakhate, Clinton Mata, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Corentin Tolisso who got substituted by Tanner Tessmann on the 66th minute, Nemanja Matic who got substituted by Jordan Veretout on the 76th minute, Malick Fofana who got substituted by Abner on the 86th minute, Thiago Almada, Rayan Cherki who got substituted by Sael Kumbedi on the 86th minute and Alexandre Lacazette who got substituted by Georges Mikautadze on the 76th minute as starters, with Remy Descamps, Abner, Sael Kumbedi, Duje Caleta-Car, Jordan Veretout, Tanner Tessmann, Paul Akouokou, Georges Mikautadze and Enzo Molebe on the bench.
Rennes's starting eleven were Brice Samba, Lilian Brassier, Anthony Rouault, Jeremy Jacquet, Adrien Truffert, Seko Fofana who got substituted by Kazeem Olaigbe on the 75th minute, Djaoui Cisse who got substituted by Ismael Kone on the 85th minute, Azor Matusiwa, Lorenz Assignon who got substituted by Carlos Andres Gomez on the 75th minute, Arnaud Kalimuendo who got substituted by Mohamed Meite on the 46th minute and Mousa Tamari who got substituted by Ludovic Blas on the 46th minute, with Steve Mandanda, Christopher Wooh, Hans Hateboer, Kazeem Olaigbe, Ismael Kone, Jordan James, Ludovic Blas, Carlos Andres Gomez and Mohamed Meite on the bench.
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Over five meetings since October 2022, the teams have each had their moments. Lyon claimed victory twice while Rennes three times. The most recent match between them was on August 18, 2024, in the Ligue 1 of France, where Rennes secured a 3-0 victory. Across these five head-to-head matches, Lyon have scored eight goals, while Rennes have netted ten. Overall, Rennes hold a stronger head-to-head record against Lyon in recent meetings.
This season in Ligue 1, Lyon have recorded sixteen wins, six draws, and nine losses in 31 matches, scoring 62 goals, averaging 2.00 per match, while conceding 42, an average of 1.35 per match. Rennes have won twelve of their 31 matches in Ligue 1 this season, with two draws and seventeen defeats, netting 46 goals (1.48 per match) and conceding 44 (1.42 per match).
Lyon are in the middle of a two-match losing streak, having lost to Saint-Etienne and Manchester United in their last two matches, while Rennes are on a two-game winning streak, with victories against Nantes and Le Havre in their last two matches. Overall, Lyon have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing five, while Rennes have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing ten and drawing none.
As always, France Ligue 1's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Lyon are 5th with 54 points from their 31 games, while Rennes hold 11th place with 38 points after 31 matches.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Lyon and Rennes in real time. You can watch the goals by Malick Fofana, Corentin Tolisso, Alexandre Lacazette, Mohamed Meite and Georges Mikautadze as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Lyon - Rennes are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.