Stade Rennais FC continues its strong start to the Ligue 1 season with a third win in as many matches. The Breton club defeated Angers SCO (1-2) this Sunday, September 6th, a performance analysed by coach Franck Haise, while PSG confirmed Ousmane Dembélé's absence from the match against Stade Rennais FC last week.
Stade Rennais FC won 2-1 at the Stade Raymond-Kopa. Stade Rennais FC' goals were scored by Przemysław Frankowski in the 9th minute, followed by an own goal from Jordan Lefort in the 17th. Angers pulled one back through Carlens Arcus late in the first half. This victory brings Stade Rennais FC' total to seven points after three matchdays, a performance that places them in the top 5 of the championship. The fixtures schedule shows the team is managing a run of away games.
Coach Franck Haise highlighted his team's strong start but also areas for improvement. "We got off to another very good, promising start," he said. He pointed to a drop in intensity towards the end, which allowed Angers to create danger. The defensive solidity, particularly from the centre-back pairing, was praised for preserving this important away win.
Franck Haise's analysis was measured. He acknowledged the quality of the start and the control exerted in the second half. The coach, however, stressed the need for more precision, especially to kill off the game. "If we'd managed to score a third, we'd have really hurt them and the score would have been very different," he said. Efficiency remains a key factor for him.
Haise also explained his tactical choices, including starting Anthony Rouault. "We've got a run of matches coming up, so I can't field the same eleven players every weekend," he justified. The defender was described as "very solid, particularly in the air". This rotation appears part of the strategy to manage a busy schedule.
Paris Saint-Germain had stated that the French international forward Ousmane Dembélé was to benefit from "a period of rest in the coming days". Dembélé had only played the first half of the opening match at the Parc des Princes against Stade Rennais FC (2-2).
The player was then absent for PSG's following match against Lille. His gradual return was planned, with the attacker on the bench for the match against Monaco in early September. Dembélé thus only played three official matches for PSG at the start of the season, including the one against Stade Rennais FC. This absence naturally impacted Paris's lineup against the Bretons.
With this win at Angers, Stade Rennais FC holds a position as a direct challenger early in the championship. The club now has seven points, just two behind the leader, AS Monaco. This positive momentum contrasts with PSG's difficult start, sitting in 13th place with only two points. The standings table reflects this surprising hierarchy after three matchdays.
Stade Rennais FC' defence, having conceded only three goals, is among the most solid in the league at this stage. The offensive contribution from players like Frankowski is also a strength. The team must now confirm this consistency in the next Ligue 1 matchday, scheduled for the weekend of September 13th. The club's stats page allows fans to track these performances.
