Ligue 1

Stade Rennes will take on Stade Malherbe de Caen, this Wednesday 19:00 CET at the Stade d’Ornano, as part of the Ligue 1 19th game week. A history of encounters between the teams.

Is Stade Rennes unloved or an easy target? Facing criticism from specialised radio and televisions shows, Frédéric Antonetti decided to “attack” before the trip to Caen on Wednesday.

Who could have imagined such a scenario? Last night, the Rennes supporters have certainly lived one of the highlights of the club’s season. Four months after his terrible clash with Nancy’s Reynald Lemaitre, Fabien Lemoine celebrated his return to the Stade de la Route de Lorient. As a symbol, he found the key to the game by hitting his corner-kick on Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik’s head. Simply magic.

Ligue 1, Stade Rennais 1 - 0 Valenciennes. In the dying moments of a game rather controlled, but in which Antonetti’s players failed to create a real attacking threat, Rennes took the edge through a header by Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik. But this game will especially remembered for Fabien Lemoine’s return, assisting to the goal after four months on the side-lines.

A good communicator, Frédéric Antonetti is often recognized by observers as an adept of fine football. However, since he arrived in Marseille, the gap is massive between the manager’s speech and the performances displayed by Stade Rennes on the pitch. In the same time, his recent outbursts gave the impression of a latent discomfort. Is it time for continuity or for reconstruction?

Ligue 1, Stade rennais - Valenciennes, Saturday 19 :00 CET. Good news this week-end, with the return of two important players to add some depth to Rennes’ midfield. Lemoine and Tettey are back in the squad after long weeks on the side-lines. The defence however, is decimated after Souprayen had to pull out.

A soporific style of play, few goals scored. Despite their fourth position, Stade Rennes fails to create any enthusiasm. Why? How to make things better? Frédéric Antonetti and Jérôme Leroy bring a few possible answers.

On Wednesday evening, Antonetti was invited on French radio RMC. The possible extension of his contract, the criticism, Marveaux and Apam’s injuries, Lemoine’s return, the winter transfer window… Questioned over many hot topics, Rennes' manager gave his views.

Stade Rennes are hosts to Valenciennes this Saturday, 19:00 CET, at the Stade de la Route de Lorient and as part of the 18th Ligue 1 game week. A history of encounters between the teams.

Ligue 1, Bordeaux 0 - 0 Stade Rennes. Rennes in the Canal + record book, a mute attack on the road, Stade Rennes game the most boring in the top flight… All echoes after the Bordeaux - Rennes game in Ligue 1’s matchday 17.