The story
Rennes beat Nîmes 2-1 at Roazhon Park in Ligue 1, matchday 26.
Rennes's goals came from M'Baye Niang (8', 89'); Nolan Roux (1') replied for Nîmes.
It was 1-1 at half-time. Rennes came from behind to win.
Anthony Briançon of Nîmes was sent off (55').
Rennes had 64% of the ball and 26 shots to Nîmes' 9.
Match stats
Key moments
- 1' Nolan Roux Goal · Nîmes 0-1 Assist: Renaud Ripart
- 8' M'Baye Niang Goal · Rennes 1-1
- 55' Anthony Briançon Sent off · Nîmes
- 89' M'Baye Niang Goal · Rennes 2-1 Assist: Hamari Traoré
Line-ups
Rennes
- Edouard MendyGoalkeeper
- Hamari TraoréDefender
- Faitout MaouassaDefender
- Joris GnagnonDefender
- Damien Da SilvaDefender
- Eduardo Camavingaoff 68'Midfielder
- Benjamin Bourigeaudoff 78'Midfielder
- Steven NzonziMidfielder
- RaphinhaForward
- Romain Del CastilloForward
- M'Baye Niangoff 90'Forward
Nîmes
- Paul BernardoniGoalkeeper
- Sofiane Alakouchoff 90'Defender
- Loick LandreDefender
- Renaud RipartMidfielder
- Lamine FombaMidfielder
- Zinedine FerhatMidfielder
- Anthony BriançonMidfielder
- Yassine Benrahouoff 56'Midfielder
- Gaëtan PaquiezMidfielder
- Sidy SarrMidfielder
- Nolan Rouxoff 82'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (5)
- 1' ⚽ Nolan Rouxassist Renaud Ripart
- 8' ⚽ M'Baye Niang
- 55' 🟥 Anthony Briançon
- 68' 🟨 Gaëtan Paquiez
- 89' ⚽ M'Baye Niangassist Hamari Traoré
Head to head
4Rennes wins0Draws1Nîmes wins