OL takes a hit from the start

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By: Manu Tournoux

OL takes a hit from the start

Lyon suffered a heavy defeat in Rennes this Sunday at the end of the first day of Ligue 1 (3-0).

What a slap in the face! Determined to start the championship with a bang to spare themselves the torments of last season, the Lyonnais sank at Roazhon Park this Sunday, during the last match of the inaugural round of Ligue 1. Beaten 3-0 by an insolently enthusiastic Rennes team, the Gones already have some accounts to render.

Very quickly in this game, the Bretons took the lead, not without a double wink from fate since Bourigeaud, on his way to Qatar, found the fault on a free kick with the help of a former member of the red and black house – a Matic who was booed throughout the match for having joined the Rhone ranks last winter (1-0, 19e).

Mikautadze misses the boat

In the process, a defensive error by Niakhaté – poached at a high price by Lyon this summer – allowed the locals to break away, through a lively Gouiri (2-0, 21e). A perfect scenario for Rennes who at the very end of the match took a mischievous pleasure in making the score worse thanks to one of their attacking recruits – the young Dane Meister – in order to drive the nail in the coffin (3-0, 90e+1).

For OL, the defeat is all the more bitter as Mikautadze missed a golden opportunity to reduce the gap in the second half – on a penalty saved by Mandanda (71e). Here are Pierre Sage’s men already condemned to react, next week against Monaco. Stade Rennais invites itself among the cylinders which started this championship strongly: OM, winner 1-5 in Brest Saturday, and PSG, defeating Le Havre 1-4 Friday evening.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.