Managerless Rennes shock champions PSG in thrilling Ligue 1 clash

Paris Saint-Germain suffered only their third Ligue 1 defeat of the campaign after a commanding 3–1 loss to Stade Rennais FC at Roazhon Park on Friday night.

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Rennes entered the fixture amid managerial upheaval, having parted ways with Habib Beye earlier in the week following a disappointing run of results. Interim boss Sébastien Tambouret, who stepped up from the reserve side, guided the hosts to an impressive and morale-boosting victory over Luis Enrique’s reigning champions.

Despite PSG’s bright opening, Rennes broke the deadlock in the 34th minute when Mousa Tamari outmanoeuvred Willian Pacho, cut inside and rifled a low effort into the bottom-left corner. The visitors nearly produced an immediate reply before the interval, but João Neves glanced a cross from Nuno Mendes narrowly wide.

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Rennes continued to threaten after the restart. A heavy touch from Illia Zabarnyi early in the second half gifted Arnaud Nordin a clear opportunity, though he failed to hit the target under pressure. The home side eventually doubled their advantage in the 69th minute when Esteban Lepaul powered home a header from a well-delivered corner by Sebastian Szymanski.

PSG responded swiftly, as Ousmane Dembélé reduced the deficit just two minutes later by flicking a deflected Mendes cross beyond Brice Samba. However, any hopes of a comeback were extinguished nine minutes from time when Breel Embolo combined effectively with fellow substitute Ludovic Blas before chesting home to secure Rennes’ first league victory since early January.