Sang et Or Equalize Before the Break – Edouard Report

A lively shock in Lens

This shock of the 21st day of Ligue 1 keeps its promises. While Lens dominated, Rennes quickly opened the scoring against the run of play via Lepaul. While the Sang et Or were less dangerous, the Bretons were surprised before the break by Edouard’s equalizer.

Everything remains to be done in this match which is still far from over.

Sangaré sanctioned

Author of a late tackle on Embolo, Sangaré is sanctioned, even though he thought he had only taken the ball.

Additional time:

There will be 3 minutes more in this first act.

Embolo sanctioned

Author of an anti-playing foul, Embolo is cautioned.

Hard blow for Seidu

Coming into play a few minutes ago, Seidu had the misfortune of being beaten by Edouard during the action of the goal. Not the best way to start a match.

LENS EQUALIZATION

Receiving a good opening from Aguilar, Edouard physically resists Seidu, and has time to cross his shot from the right to find Silistrie’s small net.

Embolo on land

Despite protests from the public, the referee stopped the game because Embolo had been on the ground for some time. The Swiss was hit in the head.

Yellow for Thomasson

Thomasson is the second player sanctioned after Aguilar, who retained Embolo. The latter went against.

Lens still blocked

Thomasson takes charge of another corner, deflected at the near post by Saïd, then cleared by the Rennes defense. Lens still cannot find the fault.

Little scare for Rouault

Rouault gets a scare, following a clearance blocked by a Lensois. Silistrie is not worried, and grabs the ball.

Edward’s attempt

After an oriented check, Edouard progresses full axis, and opens his right foot not far from the surface. His shot passes close to Silistrie’s left post.

Change in Rennes

As expected, Seidu replaces an injured Aït Boudlal.

Aït Boudlal injured

On the ground since a duel with Thomasson, Aït Boudlal will come out in a few seconds. Saidu will replace him. The defender was hit in the back of his right thigh.

Rennes gains confidence

Lepaul hits the right lane at full speed, and quickly sends a long cross finally captured by Risser. Rennes is rather interesting in transition.

Lens emerges

Towards the left corner of the area, Szymanski sends the ball into the area. A Rennais is found at the near post, but he is unable to volley.

The big Lensoise mistake

Lens puts itself in danger with a recovery in the axis intercepted by Embolo. If the Swiss is finally blocked, Tamari obtains a well-placed free kick.

Welcome back from Embolo

Embolo sets an example for his teammates, with a good defensive response to hinder Thauvin. Habib Beye applauds his player’s effort.

Camara misses the target

Following a good acceleration from Tamari, Camara fires a right shot from 20 meters. It’s floating, but it misses the Lensois setting.

Edouard hesitates too much

Thomasson feels the blow by passing behind Edouard. The scorer takes too long to shoot, and is finally blocked.

Nordin is in good shape

Also back in Ligue 1, Nordin is already the author of a decisive pass with the Rennes colors. Right now, the piston defended perfectly against Udol.

Jacquet is well focused

Jacquet is again valuable in defense, properly repelling a dangerous cross from Aguilar. The future Liverpool defender is in his game.

Aït Boudlal’s initiative

Author of a beautiful race of several meters, Aït Boudlal decides to try his luck with the right. The ball completely flees Risser’s frame.

Rennes finally effective

It was completely against the run of play that Rennes opened the scoring. While they suffered martyrdom in defense, the Bretons needed an opportunity to score.

RENNES CLIMATISE LENS

What a surprise in Lens with Rennes opening the score! Perfectly launched in depth by Nordin, Lepaul passes behind Baidoo’s back, and resumes with a right cross shot lodging in the small opposite net of Risser. 0-1!

Goal denied to Lens and Saïd!

Rennes suffers at the start of the match, and Saïd is launched in depth. From a fairly tight angle, he crosses his shot which passes between Silistrie’s legs, before streaking into the goal. Lensois was offside.

Rennes under pressure

Following Rennes losing the ball, Thauvin goes to the right of the area, but his cross is slowed down. Rennes is doing well after Nordin took a risk.

Jacquet reassures

Thauvin targets Edouard with a long cross. Fortunately for Rennes, Jacquet is the first on the ball, and clears for a corner. This is dismissed by the defense.

Aït Boudlal blocks Saïd

Saïd attempts a first overflow on the left side, but he is well followed by Aït Boudlal. The Lensois keep possession.

Here we go!

Referee Jeremie Pignard kicks off the clash between Lens and Rennes. The Sang et Or engage.

Kick-off imminent

The 22 actors set foot on the lawn of the Bollaert-Delelis stadium. The first shock of the 21st day of Ligue 1 will begin in a few moments.

History of the last confrontation

Last September, Rennes and Lens shared the points at Roazhon Park (0-0). A precious point for the Lensois who had been reduced to 10 from the first seconds of the match. Today, the Sang et Or are clearly favorites.

Lens is very comfortable at home

Lens have won their last 9 Ligue 1 matches at home, and could equal their longest such run in the top flight, established between August 2022 and January 2023. The Sang et Or have won the most recent five without conceding a goal.

New crisis approaching in Rennes

While we thought Rennes would be cured of its ills at the end of 2025, the Breton club has fallen back into its failings since the start of the year. After two defeats in a row in Ligue 1, including a final slap received in Monaco (4-0), the Rennais were then eliminated from the Coupe de France by OM (3-0). Suffice to say that the situation is becoming critical again.

Big first coming from Saint-Maximin at the Bollaert stadium?

In addition to being able to experience a second victory in a row and overtake PSG, the Lensois public could get to know their winter recruit Allan Saint-Maximin. Coming into play in the Coupe de France against Troyes, the French winger is a strong reinforcement for Lens, in this fierce fight for the title. For this match against Rennes, the former Nice player starts on the bench.

Lens has a leading position to seek

In the middle of the title race with PSG, Lens can put pressure on the Parisian ogre temporarily taking back first place. For this, the Lensois must win against a Rennes in full doubt. A task that is not so easy, as the Bretons are capable of the worst as well as the best.

The official lineup of Lens

Eagle,

The official eleven of Rennes

Silistrie – Rouault, Jacquet, Aït-Boudlal – Tamari, Camara, Rongier, Szymanski, Nordin – Embolo, Lepaul

Angry reindeer

On the eve of this meeting, Stade Rennais denounced, through a press release, “attempts at destabilization”. This statement follows information released in the press which reported economic demands on the part of Habib Beye to leave the club. Echoes which were not appreciated by the club and the coach.

>> “These attempts at destabilization are indecent and dishonest”: Rennes defends Habib Beye after comments deemed “slanderous” in the press.

Stade Rennais must react

With two defeats in a row in the League and a frustrating elimination in the Coupe de France, Rennes must show a new face against Lens. A reaction from Habib Beye and his men against the Sang et Or on their ground would be welcome, and would offer the collective a boost of confidence. But the current situation is rather leading the trend towards a second crisis, like the one experienced in October…

>> The return of doubts and pressure for Rennes and Habib Beye before the trip to Lens.

Brice Samba will not be in the Rennes goals

A highlight of the upcoming match is that Stade Rennais goalkeeper Brice Samba is not in the Rouge et Noir group which is traveling to Lens this Saturday. A strong choice from Habib Beye, explained by a lively explanation in the middle of the match between the two men during the bitter defeat in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against Marseille. He should be replaced by his understudy, Mathys Silistrie.

>> Habib Beye’s strong choice in Rennes: Brice Samba removed from the group for the clash against Lens.

Rennais in search of victory

Following a series of three consecutive defeats, Habib Beye’s men must react if they hope to play in a European competition next season. Lens, for its part, will try to consolidate its place as runner-up to PSG, and even see it move ahead if the Sang et Or win and the Parisians lose.

Hello everyone,

Welcome to this live commentary of the match between Lens and Rennes, which will kick off at 5 p.m. at the Bollaert stadium. The weekend will conclude with the classic between PSG and OM on Sunday (8:45 p.m.).