Stade Rennais FC's four-match winning streak came to a crashing halt with a 4-0 defeat away to Olympique Lyonnais. The unbeaten hosts dominated at the Groupama Stadium on Saturday 19 September (8:45 pm), a result that drops Stade Rennais FC to fifth in the Ligue 1 table.
Ernest Nuamah put Lyon ahead in the 7th minute and added a second on the half-hour mark. Zachary Athekame made it three shortly after half-time (48th minute) before Corentin Tolisso completed the rout (76th). The match was briefly suspended in the first half after Lyon fans displayed an offensive banner.
André Martins dissected the loss. "In a clash between two Ligue 1 teams who were unbeaten up to that point, Olympique Lyonnais comfortably got the better of Stade Rennais." he said.
The defeat halts Stade Rennais FC' momentum, leaving them with a recent record of one win, one draw and three losses from their last five outings. Stade Rennais FC's next fixture is a home game against Auxerre on 11 October, a chance to get back on track.
With this loss, Stade Rennais FC have ten points from five matches. Their top scorer this season remains Estéban Lepaul with three goals. The squad must quickly rediscover their defensive resilience before the league resumes.
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AJ Auxerre will be without their central defender Christ Makosso for their trip to Stade Rennais FC on October 11. The LFP disciplinary commission confirmed his suspension for this match. Stade Rennais FC, who lost 4-0 in Lyon on September 19, will look to bounce back. Their striker Estéban Lepaul remains their top scorer this season with three goals.
