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Stade Rennais FC will have to do without its first-choice goalkeeper Brice Samba for the match against Marseille, on May 17, 2026.
What happened?
Brice Samba accumulated a fifth yellow card during the match against Lyon, on May 3, 2026. Referee Stéphanie Frappart sanctioned the Stade Rennais FC goalkeeper in the 40th minute of the match. Stade Rennais FC appealed to the LFP disciplinary committee, but the League refused any revision.
Why it matters for Stade Rennais FC?
The absence of Brice Samba could weigh heavily in the European race. The match against Marseille is crucial for Stade Rennais FC's European goals. Mathys Silistrie, reserve goalkeeper, is expected to start at the Vélodrome.
What comes next?
Stade Rennais FC will have to face Marseille without its symbol between the posts. The irony is that the rule has done nothing but work normally. Brice Samba's trajectory was abnormal, with only three yellow cards in Ligue 1 this season.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Match date | May 17, 2026 |
| Opponent | Marseille |
| Stake | European qualification |
