The top of the table is tightening in Ligue 1 Uber Eats. After their victory, Bruno Génésio’s players remain on the podium, and pick up 3 points from OM.
Stade Rennais continues its march forward. After crushing Lorient 5-0 during the 34th day of Ligue 1 Uber Eats, Bruno Génésio’s players wanted to continue. It is now done after their 2-0 victory against AS Saint-Etienne during the 35th day.
A Lovro Majer XXL
For this success, fans can thank Lovro Majer. The small playmaker, already author of 3 assists in the first leg (5-0), still enjoyed. Well served at the entrance to the surface in the 41st minute, the Croatian international made a superb sequence. Chest control, left foot recovery, and Bernardoni is beaten. 1-0 just before the break for Rennes. Despite a few opportunities from Saint-Etienne, notably for Adil Aouchiche, Bruno Génésio’s players doubled the lead thanks to the inevitable Lovro Majer. The midfielder took advantage of an error by the Saint-Etienne defense to finish with a perfect flat foot, and scored his 5th goal of the season.
« We still have three games to win »
In the post-match press conference, the Rennes coach was categorical: the important thing was the podium. « We still have three games to win. But these are three difficult matches against Nantes, Marseille and Lille. The important thing was to win to be 3rd whatever happens after the other matches. » Objective achieved therefore, since despite its victory against Angers, Monaco remains at the foot of the podium.
OM misses the mark
For its part, Olympique de Marseille missed the mark in its Olympico. Jorge Sampaoli’s players received OL in a decisive game at the top of the table. A match that ended in a 3-0 victory for Lyon. Following Marseille’s defeat, Stade Rennais regained 3 points from OM. « The objective remains a qualification for the European Cup for the 5th consecutive year. Today we are third, and we want to keep this place. We must have this ambition », declared the Rennes coach after his match against ASSE. Rennes will have to face Nantes, Marseille and Lille for their last 3 league matches.
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