Ligue 1

Former Heroes. This Saturday, the game between Stade Rennais and Évian Thonon-Gaillard will see three players returning to the Stade de la Route de Lorient for the first time. The much expected come back of Jérôme Leroy will be completed by those of Cédric Barbosa and Olivier Sorlin. Three players who all left Stade Rennes on a bitter note.

Ligue 1, Lyon 1 - 2 Stade rennais.By winning at the Stade Gerland on Friday, the « Rouge et Noir » continue their impressive run in Lyon’s arena. A fine victory earned at the end of an “open game” between “two teams playing to win”, according to Frédéric Antonetti.

Ligue 1, Lyon 1 - 2 Stade Rennais. At the end of a high-quality game, Rennes finally won after trailing – for the first time in nearly two years. Making the best of a very good game, the Rennais are already making a good operation in the league standings.

Ligue 1, Lyon - Stade Rennais, Friday 20:00 CET. A major source of concern for the club since Tuesday evening, Yann M’Vila will be present at the Stade Gerland this Friday, in an advanced match for the fourteenth game week of Ligue 1. Razak Boukari is out.

Fifth in Ligue 1, Stade Rennes is gearing up for a difficult game, on Friday at Lyon, fourth in the standing. Without any complex and with the aim, according to Frédéric Antonetti, to place themselves “within the right group”.

Ligue 1, Stade Rennais 1 - 1 Valenciennes. The story-line was so predictable: after scoring first through Kembo, Rennes had to concede the equaliser. Uninspired, looking tired, Antonetti’s men could hardly hope for anything better than a draw.

Ligue 1, Stade Rennais - Valenciennes, Sunday, 17:00 CET. Following two consecutive defeats and elimination in the Coupe de la Ligue, Rennes is expected to react, this Sunday against Valenciennes. A game in which Antonetti will be able to rely on Kembo and Kana-Biyik, both returning after their injuries.

Ligue 1, Toulouse 1 - 0 Stade Rennais. Trailing after Didot opened the score on a free-kick in the first half, Rennes – playing 35 minutes with eleven men against ten – was unable to close the gap. Clumsy and lacking determination, the Rennais have also lost Kana-Biyik, who had to leave the field with an adductors injury.

Ligue 1, Toulouse - Stade rennais, Sunday, 17:00 CET. For their league meeting at the Stadium, on Sunday afternoon, the Rennais and the Toulousains have to deal with numerous important absences. Enough to force both managers to seriously reshuffle their squads.

After the elimination of Rennes in Le Mans, Frédéric Antonetti has “turned the page”. His objective is to do well in the next three weeks before a two weeks rest. Including a difficult trip to Toulouse this Sunday.