Rennes is terrible

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By: Manu Tournoux

The black streak continues for Stade Rennais, beaten this Saturday by SB29 as part of the 18e day of Ligue 1. A fourth consecutive setback for the team led by Jorge Sampaoli, just three days after an elimination in the Coupe de France consummated on the lawn of Troyes.

Despite a demonstrated desire to move forward and a proven dominance in the numbers (68% ball possession; 22 shots on goal against the opponent's 10), Rennes was surprised by Magnetti (27e) and Ajorque (73e) – certainly well revived by Blas in the wake of the second goal conceded (77e), but in vain…

The red zone in the rearview mirror

For Brest, the confirmation is great, with a third success in a row in all competitions and a second wind well and truly found in the heart of this month of January. Eric Roy's team thus temporarily finds the first part of the table while Rennes, for its part, is sinking. So much so that the Reds and Blacks could find themselves at the barrier on Sunday.