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Stade Rennais

With Jordan James suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, it is likely that the out-of-form Seko Fofana will start in midfield for Rennes.
Meanwhile, long-term absentees Alidu Seidu, Gauthier Gallon, and Dogan Alemdar remain sidelined due to injuries.
Lille OSC

After last week’s defeat against Le Havre, Bruno Génésio is likely to make changes to his lineup ahead of the upcoming game.
Lille remains without long-term absentees Mattias Fernandez-Pardo, Samuel Umtiti, Tiago Santos, and Edon Zhegrova, while Nabil Bentaleb has returned to training following his horrific accident.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
90+3'

Lille slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
90+1'

5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

Bruno Genesio has decided to make a change. Andre Gomes (Lille) replaces Ayyoub Bouaddi.
89'

A substitution has been made. Chuba Akpom is replaced by Younes Lachaab (Lille).
89'

4:7 – the corner kicks stats.
86'

Goal! Mitchel Bakker tees up Chuba Akpom (Lille) inside the box, and he keeps his cool to find the bottom right corner. 0:2.
85'

Kyogo Furuhashi (Rennes) is being forced to leave the pitch in order to receive medical treatment and his team will play with a man short for a few minutes.
83'

Chuba Akpom (Lille) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his header from the six-yard box wasn't accurate enough and the ball glanced away off the bar!
80'

Substitution. Djaoui Cisse did his best and is replaced by Kazeem Olaigbe (Rennes).
80'

Goal! 0:1. The ball rebounds to Nabil Bentaleb (Lille) after a melee in the box, and he easily beats the keeper from close range.
80'

Chuba Akpom (Lille) rises highest from the corner to head at goal, but his low effort towards the middle of the goal is comfortably saved by the goalkeeper.
80'

Lille take a short corner kick.
79'

The game has come to an end for Arnaud Kalimuendo. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Hans Hateboer (Rennes).
78'

Chuba Akpom (Lille) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.
76'

Bruno Genesio prepares a substitution. Ismaily is replaced by Gabriel Gudmundsson (Lille).
76'

Substitution. Nabil Bentaleb (Lille) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Ngalayel Mukau walks off.
74'

Christopher Wooh (Rennes) receives a red card after his horrific challenge and is sent off!
73'

Habib Beye decides to make a substitution. Ismael Kone will be replaced by Naouirou Ahamada (Rennes).
73'

Here comes a substitution. Mousa Tamari is given a rest as he is replaced by Kyogo Furuhashi (Rennes).
71'

The ball goes out of play. Lille are awarded a corner kick.
71'

Let's have a look at statistics for the fouls committed by both teams – 8:14.
68'

The substitution is prepared. Osame Sahraoui (Lille) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Hakon Arnar Haraldsson.
68'

Celebrations are cut short for Lille as the referee indicates NO GOAL after the VAR review shows it was offside!
68'

The Lille players halt their celebrations as referee Romain Lissorgue makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
67'

Goal! Chuba Akpom (Lille) fires the rebound into the bottom left corner after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 0:1.
65'

Half-chance! Mousa Tamari (Rennes) plays a pass into the box, but Lucas Chevalier reacts well to snuff out the attack.
63'

Ball possession – 39:61.
60'

A yellow card for a tackle by Djaoui Cisse (Rennes). Romain Lissorgue doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.
59'

The referee blows his whistle after Chuba Akpom (Lille) does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball.
58'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Seko Fofana (Rennes) replaces Jeremy Jacquet.
57'

What a miskick by Hakon Arnar Haraldsson (Lille). He smashes a volley from long distance that goes into the stands. The ball goes out of play and Rennes will have a goal kick.
54'

Rennes failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
52'

A corner kick by Lille is thwarted by the well prepared Brice Samba (Rennes).
52'

Jeremy Jacquet (Rennes) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
51'

Brice Samba pulls off a great save to deny Mitchel Bakker (Lille) who, makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive towards the middle of the goal. Lille have been awarded a corner kick.
49'

Lilian Brassier (Rennes) finds his way to the ball from the free kick inside the box, but his header only hits the left post.
49'

Rennes have been awarded an indirect mid-range free kick.
48'

The game is interrupted now, Ismaily (Lille) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
47'

Ismaily (Lille) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Brice Samba, who smothers the ball.
46'

The game restarts for the second half.
45+2'

Romain Lissorgue has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+1'

Lille can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
45+1'

The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
44'

Chuba Akpom (Lille) wastes a huge opportunity to score from the penalty spot. He attempts to slot into the bottom left corner, but Brice Samba pulls off a superb save.
43'

Chuba Akpom (Lille) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
42'

Christopher Wooh (Rennes) picks up a yellow card for a foul.
42'

It’s a PENALTY to Lille after the VAR review!
42'

There's a break in play and referee Romain Lissorgue must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Lille using VAR. This could be interesting!
42'

Christopher Wooh (Rennes) appears to handle the ball in the box, but the referee wasn't in the best position. Let's see what he decides.
41'

A lofted pass picks out Ngalayel Mukau (Lille) in space in the box, he beats the keeper with a low drive but it's blocked on the line by a defender.
38'

A long-range free kick is awarded to Rennes.
37'

The foul by Ismaily (Lille) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Romain Lissorgue.
34'

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.
33'

Jeremy Jacquet (Rennes) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
30'

Ismaily (Lille) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. Rennes win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.
28'

A quickly taken corner by Rennes.
27'

Adrien Truffert (Rennes) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat. Corner kick. Rennes will have an opportunity.
25'

Mousa Tamari (Rennes) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
24'

The resulting set piece from Rennes is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
24'

Rennes are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears. The linesman makes the right call and Rennes will have a corner.
23'

Wonderful movement by Rennes. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
20'

A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Djaoui Cisse (Rennes), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.
19'

Rennes are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
17'

Alexsandro (Lille) commits a rough challenge and Romain Lissorgue blows his whistle for an infringement.
13'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Lille.
13'

Lille are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears. Now Lille have a corner.
12'

He should have scored! Chuba Akpom (Lille) gathered a short pass deep inside the box but took too long to shoot, allowing the defender to make the block.
9'

Bafode Diakite (Lille) finds himself some space inside the box, collects a rebound and sends an effort in on goal. Brice Samba pulls off a fantastic reflex save to stop the ball going low into the middle of the target.
8'

Lille take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
8'

A long through ball into the box almost gives Chuba Akpom (Lille) a good chance, but he loses out to one of the defenders. The referee signals a corner kick to Lille.
6'

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears. The linesman signals a throw-in for Lille.
5'

The corner is swung in but Lille can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
5'

Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Lille 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.
3'

Ludovic Blas (Rennes) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.
3'

Rennes show off their ball retention skills as they exchange one-two passes and the move is only interrupted when the final pass is intercepted. The referee points to the corner flag and Rennes will take a corner.
1'

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.

Rennes will kick the game off.

Romain Lissorgue is introduced as the referee for today's match.

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