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Lille OSC

Alexsandro will be out due to suspension following his booking against Monaco.
Tiago Santos suffered a huge blow with an ACL injury in training, and will likely miss out for several months.
Ethan Mbappé, Samuel Umtiti and Ismaily remain sidelined due to knee injuries.
Mitchell Bakker will also be out of action.
Stade Rennais

Jota has been featuring in recent games, so expect for game-time for the former Celtic man.
Lorenz Assignon will return following suspension.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+9'

There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+8'

The foul by Mikayil Faye (Rennes) was seen by Mathieu Vernice who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
90+7'

A pass from Carlos Andres Gomez (Rennes) is intercepted by Lucas Chevalier and the move breaks down.
90+6'

Jota (Rennes) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
90+4'

Leo Ostigard (Rennes) is awarded a yellow card.
90+3'

Carlos Andres Gomez (Rennes) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
90+2'

Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) infringed the rules and goes into the book. Mathieu Vernice pulls out a yellow card.
90

The fourth official shows 7 min. of added time.
89'

Azor Matusiwa (Rennes) is having a lively performance. He is causing problems and wanting the ball at every opportunity.
88'

Here is a change. Jonathan David is going off and Bruno Genesio gives the last tactical orders to Mohamed Bayo (Lille).
87'

Edon Zhegrova is being substituted because of an injury. Bruno Genesio sends Osame Sahraoui (Lille) on the pitch.
86'

Edon Zhegrova (Lille) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
85'

Edon Zhegrova (Lille) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Steve Mandanda comes off the line to clear the ball away.
83'

Hans Hateboer (Rennes) is unable to feed a through ball into the path of his teammates.
81'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille) replaces Remy Cabella.
79'

That's a well-taken pass by Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille). He unleashes a strike from the edge of the box, but blazes it high over the bar.
76'

Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
75'

Lille failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
75'

Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.
72'

It is time for a substitution. Jota (Rennes) is on for Amine Gouiri.
72'

Jorge Sampaoli prepares a substitution. Lorenz Assignon is replaced by Carlos Andres Gomez (Rennes).
71'

Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
70'

One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Edon Zhegrova (Lille).
68'

A substitution has been made. Mitchel Bakker is replaced by Mathias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille).
68'

Ludovic Blas (Rennes) once again attempts to send a defence-splitting pass, but the opposition's defence is alert and intercepts the ball.
66'

Mathieu Vernice blows his whistle as Edon Zhegrova (Lille) used excessive force in the tackle during an attack.
65'

Edon Zhegrova (Lille) dribbles into space and finds himself in a shooting position, but his shot from the edge of the box is bravely blocked.
64'

The ball is cleared after Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
63'

Substitution. Albert Gronbaek makes way for Ludovic Blas (Rennes).
62'

A cross from a corner kick by Rennes is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.
61'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) has the goal in his sights after a good run to the edge of the box, but his weak effort flies high over the bar.
61'

Lille show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted.
58'

Lille have a goal ruled out for offside!
57'

The resulting corner from Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) only finds one of the defenders, who heads it out of danger.
56'

Rennes are awarded a mid-range free kick.
55'

A pass by Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
53'

Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) smashes the ball upfield and Lorenz Assignon brings it down with a fine first touch.
51'

The free kick is delivered by Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.
50'

Surely that's handball by one of the Rennes players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!
48'

Alexsandro (Lille) goes in the referee's notebook after being shown a yellow card.
48'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Rennes are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
46'

Jorge Sampaoli has decided to substitute Glen Kamara and he is replaced by Jordan James (Rennes).
46'

The whistle blows and Mathieu Vernice starts the second half.
45+7'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+5'

Lille seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
45+4'

Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) is penalised for a foul. Mathieu Vernice had a clear view and blows his whistle.
45

6 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'

Edon Zhegrova (Lille) with a wonderful piece of finishing. He makes a yard for himself after a well-taken pass inside the box and nets into the bottom right corner.
43'

Steve Mandanda (Rennes) delivers a crossfield pass, but the ball is cut out before it reaches its intended target.
40'

That's a clear yellow card. Aissa Mandi (Lille) goes into the book.
40'

Edon Zhegrova (Lille) bursts into the box after a fine solo run. He looks up and tries to place a shot inside the right post, but Steve Mandanda makes a great save to deny him his moment of glory.
39'

Edon Zhegrova (Lille) has a crack at goal from the edge of the box, but it drifts high over the bar to safety.
37'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Rennes comes to nothing.
37'

Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Rennes.
36'

Benjamin Andre (Lille) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it misses its target.
34'

Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
33'

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
31'

Amine Gouiri (Rennes) commits a foul on his opponent and it looks like it should be the other way around at first glance, but the referee makes the right decision in awarding a free kick to the other team.
29'

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
28'

Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) was too forceful with his tackle and Mathieu Vernice interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
25'

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) latches on to a precise cross on the edge of the box and strikes the ball goalwards. However, it whistles wide of the right post so the goalkeeper can relax. The ball goes out of play and Rennes will have a goal kick.
23'

The expression of the referee Mathieu Vernice is crystal clear. This behaviour won't be tolerated. Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) is shown a yellow card.
23'

Mikayil Faye (Rennes) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass.
19'

Edon Zhegrova (Lille) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
18'

Jorge Sampaoli is forced to make a change. Alidu Seidu (Rennes) is unable to continue due to injury, Mikayil Faye comes on.
17'

Lille quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
14'

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.
11'

Alidu Seidu (Rennes) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
11'

Remy Cabella (Lille) produces a poor cross from the free kick which is easily turned away.
10'

Leo Ostigard (Rennes) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. Lille win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.
8'

A clumsy foul by Remy Cabella (Lille) and Mathieu Vernice blows his whistle.
7'

Albert Gronbaek (Rennes) controls the ball from the free kick on the edge of the box and releases a strike that could have ended up in the middle of the goal but for a magnificent save by Lucas Chevalier.
6'

Benjamin Andre (Lille) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. That's a free kick to Rennes.
6'

Mahamadou Nagida (Rennes) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
4'

Lille take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
4'

A cross is whipped into the box by Bafode Diakite (Lille) and Mitchel Bakker controls it well. He lines up the ball, but one of the defenders produces a timely intervention.
3'

Lille are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.
0'

Rennes will kick the game off.

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Mathieu Vernice.

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