Rennes - Marseille: Bretons win at the end of a suspenseful match against OM after a heroic match, the summary

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The match was entering its final moments, and Rennes would have undoubtedly signed for a draw against OM. But in the 91st minute, Ludovic Blas, ideally positioned between two Marseille defenders, emerged to take a pinpoint cross from Quentin Merlin and beat Gerónimo Rulli. A coup de grâce that gave the Bretons a prestigious victory, snatched at the end of the suspense. Habib Beye's men could not have dreamed of a better start to the season at Roazhon Park, especially since the sending off of youngster Aït Boudlal after only half an hour of play had condemned them to playing with a man down for more than seventy minutes, including stoppage time.

Can we call it a feat or a masterful hold-up? Yes... and no. Yes, because Marseille created a flurry of clear chances: Greenwood (14th, 41st), Rowe (54th), Balerdi (66th), not to mention two posts by Rabiot (45th) and Murillo (58th). Roberto De Zerbi's men also monopolized the ball, accumulating twelve corners without managing to convert a single one. Their territorial and statistical dominance seemed likely to lead them to victory.

But no, considering that Rennes was able to consistently respond in the transition phases. The Red and Blacks created several dangerous situations, like Rongier's attempt (42nd) or the two great opportunities from the irrepressible Jordanian Moussa Tamari (48th, 61st). The team also displayed exemplary defensive discipline, two compact lines, full-backs and wingers multiplying their efforts to close the spaces, and solidarity at all times. This collective self-sacrifice culminated in Merlin's perfect offering for Blas. Also noteworthy was the imperial performance of Jérémy Jacquet in the center, author of a match of impressive mastery.

For Habib Beye, this first official outing will remain a lasting memory; these three points are worth much more than a symbolic victory. They reward a generous, united, and technically inspired team, in which a great harmony is already emerging. A promising alchemy for the upcoming events.

On the other hand, on the Marseille side, the work on offensive efficiency seems urgent. Having players like Gouiri, Rowe, Greenwood, or Aubameyang and remaining silent for more than 90 minutes in numerical superiority constitutes an anomaly that Roberto De Zerbi will have to correct quickly. Because in Ligue 1 , talent is not enough; it is realism that transforms domination into victory.

Habib Beye gave his opinion on Rennes' great victory against OM to Ligue 1 Plus: " We went for the victory with patience and self-denial. We knew it was going to be difficult to compete in terms of possession, but we were good as a team and very solid. Even in the first half, we could have taken the lead. After the sending-off, we didn't change our game plan. Tamari did a great job up front, and we controlled well at the back, not forgetting the impact players who came on in the second half."

Relive the only goal of the match scored by Ludovic Blas in video

Timothy Weah believes that OM lacked a little something to make the difference. " Today we lost, we have to question ourselves. We may have lacked a little grit. Now we will focus on the next matches."

Sekou Fofana gave his impressions to Ligue 1 Plus: " The red card didn't bother us. We played with character. It was the sacrifice of many days of training. Tonight we are very proud. Personally, I was convinced, I knew that OM would have weak moments. We believed until the end."

It's all over at Roazhon Park! Reduced to ten men since the 31st minute, Rennes managed to tame Marseille at the very end of the match thanks to a goal from Ludovic Blas (1-0). Marseille certainly dominated but were unable to find the solution against a well-organized and combative Rennes team. A deserved victory for the Bretons

Well served by Blas on the right side, Mahamadou Nagida manages to shoot but misses the target and misses the Rennes break

The Argentinian defender is booked for a hard tackle

Having gone almost offside following a cross from Quentin Merlin, Ludovic Blas found himself alone against Rulli and managed to slip the ball into the net. 1-0 for Rennes

The referee adds six minutes of added time in this second period.

Valentin Rongier is dismissed for protesting. The former Marseille player claims a penalty on Mahdi Camara after a rather unorthodox intervention from Marseille's new signing Bakola.

Combined exit of Frankowski and Sekou Fofana, they are replaced by Nagida and Blas

The Jordanian striker, who had a generous performance, leaves his place to Ibrahim Salah at Rennes.

Marseille defender booked for pulling Tamari's shirt