Ligue 1: Rennes assumes its status by snatching away

After its spectacular opening draw against PSG (2-2), Rennes logically signed its first victory of the season this Sunday as part of the 2nd day of Ligue 1. At the expense of Le Mans.

The task was more difficult than expected, however, since the Bretons, although in numerical superiority after the expulsion of Sidibé just 43 seconds after his entry into play (68th), only made the difference in added time, on a penalty converted by Lepaul (3-2, 90th+6).

Previously, the Rennais had led 2-0 thanks to their home scorer (5th) and Rongier (26th), but the promoted Sarthois was able to get back into the battle with a double from Mafouta, including a penalty (30th, 54th).

With four units on the clock, Rennes joins the lead already occupied by Paris FC, Lille, Lyon and Troyes. While waiting for the clash of the evening between Monaco and OM. Le Mans, with one point, is 13th.

Rennes-Le Mans, the lineups at kickoff

The Rennes eleven: Lemaître – Frankowski, Cresswell, Aït Boudlal, Merlin – Thomasson, Rongier, Szymanski – Al Tamari, Lepaul, Soumaré.

The Le Mans eleven: Kocik – Boissé, Eyoum, Voyer – Buades, Bretelle, Lauray, Bourabaa, Calodat – Rabillard, Mafouta.