Rennes Shocks PSG with 3-1 Victory
In a surprising twist in Ligue 1, Rennes secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Friday, breaking their streak of five matches without a win. The result comes as a shock, especially considering that Rennes had just dismissed their coach, Habib Beye, earlier in the week due to a decline in performance during the season. Coming into the match as substantial underdogs, Rennes faced a PSG side that had achieved an impressive series of seven consecutive league victories.
Match Highlights
The hosts started the match with noticeable confidence, almost taking the lead early on when they struck the post. It was not until the 33rd minute that they made their mark, with Jordanian midfielder Mousa Al-Tamari launching an exhilarating counterattack. He expertly maneuvered between two PSG defenders, curling an outstanding shot into the net to give Rennes the lead.
Despite PSG’s efforts to turn the tide, they appeared tentative in their goal attempts. The situation worsened for the visitors when Rennes’s forward Esteban Lepaul headed home a second goal midway through the second half, marking his 11th goal of the season. Two minutes later, former Rennes player Ousmane Dembélé managed to score for PSG, bringing them back into contention. However, Breel Embolo quickly responded for Rennes in the 81st minute, securing a decisive third goal after another rapid counterattack.
League Standings
As the final whistle blew, Rennes climbed above Lille into fifth place in the league standings. Meanwhile, PSG remained at the top but will face pressure from second-placed Lens, who could seize the lead with a victory against Paris FC on Saturday.
