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Ligue 1 McDonald\u2019s, Round 32, 03\/05\/2026<\/p>\n
Lyon have inflicted Rennes a serious blow in the race for Champions League football next season. Thanks to goals from Roman Yaremchuk, Corentin Tolisso, Afonso Moreira and Endrick, Les Gones are up to third place.<\/p>\n
This Sunday\u2019s crucial game in the race for the Champions League between Lyon and Rennes started with a bang \u2013 and a banger as well. With little movement around him on the right flank, Est\u00e9ban Lepaul switches the ball to the other side with a deep cross towards Musa Al-Tamari. The Jordan international redirected it on the volley and into Dominik Greif\u2019s top left corner \u2013 a sublime goal.<\/p>\n
Despite going behind early on, Lyon were the most entreprising side, but they struggled to create clear-cut chances. Endrick tried to shake up his side a bit with his trademark dribbles, but his decision-making was poor. As for centre-forward Roman Yaremchuk, he was nowhere to be found by his teammates.<\/p>\n
To his credit, the Ukrainian only needed one moment to make his mark. Corentin Tolisso\u2019s inviting cross from the left found the Olympiacos loanee, who nudged ahead of Lilian Brassier to head past Brice Samba.<\/p>\n
Five minutes later, Rennes came undone after messing up a corner kick, allowing Endrick to send Afonso Moreira clear on goal and well onside. The Portuguese winger was fouled by Samba and Cl\u00e9ment Turpin gave a penalty to the hosts. Tolisso made it two goal contributions tonight in sending Samba the wrong way.<\/p>\n
Minutes into the second half, Rennes responded well with Lepaul clinching his 19th Ligue 1 goal this season. But Paulo Fonseca\u2019s Les Gones didn\u2019t let doubt creep in. Lepaul lost possession in midfield for Abner to feed the unmarked Moreira, who made it 3-2.<\/p>\n
Lyon were well on top of proceedings into the second half, keeping Lepaul and Breel Embolo well at bay. But Rennes were the makers of their own demise. Lyon forced another turnover with Mahamadou Nagida the culprit this time. Abner, Pavel Sulc and Tolisso combined to allow Endrick a clear shot at goal: the Brazil international made no mistake with a powerful effort under Samba\u2019s crossbar.<\/p>\n
Lyon\u2019s collective quality was just too superior to Rennes\u2019. Les Gones\u2019 upturn in form continues at the best possible moment with a fourth Ligue 1 win in a row. They\u2019re up to third with a four-point cushion on fifth-placed Rennes, whose Champions League hopes have taken a hit.<\/p>\n
Dominik Greif, 6<\/b><\/p>\n
Abner Vinicius, 6<\/b><\/p>\n
Moussa Niakhat\u00e9, 6<\/b><\/p>\n
Clinton Mata, 7<\/b><\/p>\n
Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 5<\/b><\/p>\n
Corentin Tolisso, 7<\/b><\/p>\n
The captain looks to have made it his mission to lead his formative club back into the Champions League. His cross for Yaremchuk\u2019s equaliser is excellent and he stepped up from the spotkick to nudge Lyon ahead.<\/p>\n
Tyler Morton, 6<\/b><\/p>\n
Afonso Moreira, 8<\/b><\/p>\n
Bought for \u20ac2m, the former Sporting CP winger proves a hit this season with Lyon. Well involved in two Lyon goals tonight, he brought his tally to 18 goal contributions this season in all competitions.<\/p>\n
Khalis Merah, 6<\/b><\/p>\n
Endrick, 7<\/b><\/p>\n
The Real Madrid loanee enjoyed plenty of freedom down Rennes\u2019 left-side channel. Although his decision-making was questionable at times, there\u2019s no denying he\u2019s a special player at times. Sent Moreira clear on goal, which led to the penalty, and on the scoresheet to double his side\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n
Roman Yaremchuk, 6<\/b><\/p>\nSelected Rennes Player Ratings<\/h2>\n
Brice Samba, 4<\/b><\/p>\n
Musa Al-Tamari, 6<\/b><\/p>\n
The Jordan international could be the Rennes player that benefited the most of Franck Haise\u2019s arrival in the dugout. His opener could be the best goal of the season, and he\u2019s also involved for Lepaul\u2019s 19th Ligue 1 goal this season.<\/p>\n
Est\u00e9ban Lepaul, 5<\/b><\/p>\n
GFFN | Bastien Cheval<\/p>\n