Rennes secured a 2-1 victory over Paris FC in a thrilling encounter, with goals from Estéban Lepaul and Breel Embolo turning the game around in the second half.
The match started evenly, with both sides creating chances. Paris FC took the lead through a goal from Ciro Immobile, but Rennes responded strongly after the break.
The equalizer came in the 73rd minute when Estéban Lepaul headed home from a Quentin Merlin corner, firing into the top right corner. Just one minute later, Breel Embolo put Rennes ahead with a left-footed strike from the center of the box, assisted by Arnaud Nordin’s cross.
Paris FC pushed for an equalizer but were unable to find the net, despite several attempts from Luca Koleosho and Ciro Immobile. In the closing stages, Rennes held firm to secure all three points.
The match saw several bookings, including yellow cards for Ciro Immobile (88′) and Maxime Lopez (86′) of Paris FC. There were also multiple substitutions, with Rennes bringing on Djaoui Cissé, Alidu Seidu, and others, while Paris FC introduced Vincent Marchetti, Jonathan Ikoné, and Adama Camara.
Despite a late flurry of attacks from Paris FC, including a missed header from Ciro Immobile in stoppage time, Rennes held on for the win.
