Rennes 3-2 Le Mans result, stats and report

Rennes put Auxerre to the sword at home, with a composed first-half lead, a quick second-half strike from Adrien Thomasson, and two clinical late goals from substitute Boulaye Dia rounding off a commanding 4-1 victory in Ligue 1.

Paris Saint-Germain made hard work of it but goals from Kvaratskhelia and Akliouche after the hour settled a contest that Le Mans briefly threatened to make uncomfortable. The visitors finished with five yellow cards and no credit in the bank.

Lyon dismantled Rennes 4-0 at home in Ligue 1, with Ernest Nuamah scoring twice before half-time and Rennes never once threatening to compete at the required level. This was a statement performance built on basics, not luck.

Le Mans ended a four-match winless run in Ligue 1 by beating Lorient 2-1, with Habib Diallo's second-half header proving the difference after a chaotic opening that saw Lorient reduced to uncomfortable terms early on.

Monaco arrive at Le Mans without a Ligue 1 defeat in their last five matches. Le Mans need to show they can compete, and right now the evidence says they cannot.

Rennes arrive into Sunday's Ligue 1 clash on the back of four wins from their last five, but Lille bring a defensive record that demands respect. Something has to give.

Rennes host Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 5 November 2026, and the visitors arrive having already shown they can compete at this level. The question is whether Rennes can offer anything more than they managed in their opening match.

Juventus welcome Rennes to Turin on Thursday evening carrying genuine European form. Rennes arrive having not yet won in this campaign.