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With M'Bala Nzola, Facundo Medina, and Adrien Thomasson all returning from suspension, Will Still's side will look to build on their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Marseille last week as they push for a European spot.
Meanwhile, long-term absentees Martin Satriano, Rémy Labeau Lascary, and Jhoanner Chávez remain sidelined as they continue their recovery from injury.
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Djaoui Cissé returns from suspension after accumulating too many yellow cards over a 10-day period, providing a boost in midfield.
However, Ludovic Blas remains doubtful after picking up an injury against PSG last week.
Meanwhile, long-term absentees Alidu Seidu and Dogan Alemdar remain sidelined, forcing Rennes to adapt quickly as they look to overcome these setbacks.
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90+8'

The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
90+7'

Adrien Truffert (Rennes) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
90+2'

Kazeem Olaigbe (Rennes) produces a good strike that sails to the middle of the goal, but his effort ends up in the goalkeeper's gloves.
90+2'

The Rennes players are displaying brilliant short passes and great ball movement. They are waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
90

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

A substitution has been made. Azor Matusiwa is replaced by Kazeem Olaigbe (Rennes).
89'

That's a free kick to Rennes.
88'

Will Still decides to make a substitution. Jonathan Gradit will be replaced by Malang Sarr (Lens).
87'

Substitution. Wesley Said walks off the pitch and Andy Diouf (Lens) comes on as a substitute.
83'

Adrien Truffert (Rennes) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
83'

Lorenz Assignon (Rennes) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked. Rennes force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
79'

This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Ismael Kone (Rennes).
74'

It's time for a substitution. Ismael Kone (Rennes) comes on in place of Jordan James.
70'

Habib Beye has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Kyogo Furuhashi (Rennes) replacing Arnaud Kalimuendo.
69'

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) has tested the patience of referee Stephanie Frappart and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
67'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
66'

Will Still has decided to substitute Nampalys Mendy and he is replaced by Adrien Thomasson (Lens).
66'

Adrien Thomasson (Lens) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Facundo Medina.
61'

Rennes can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
60'

Mikayil Faye (Rennes) produces a long-range cannon of a shot after a nice pass. The ball heads towards the left post, but is stopped by a great save from Mathew Ryan and the score remains the same. The referee signals a corner kick to Rennes.
60'

A cross into the box from Nampalys Mendy (Lens) is cleared.
59'

The corner kick from Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) is headed out of the penalty area by one of the defenders.
59'

Brice Samba was forced into action to thwart Florian Sotoca (Lens). He found himself some space after picking up a pass and unleashed a shot to the top right corner but couldn't beat the keeper. Lens have been awarded a corner kick.
54'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Lens.
53'

Nampalys Mendy (Lens) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders. The ball goes out of play. Lens are awarded a corner kick.
52'

Wesley Said (Lens) has a goal ruled out for offside!
47'

Wesley Said (Lens) meets the corner and displays his eye for goal as he coolly plants a header from close range into the right side of the goal. The score is 1:0.
47'

The ball goes out of play and it will be a corner kick.
47'

Will Still has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. M'Bala Nzola (Lens) comes on the pitch for Jeremy Agbonifo.
46'

The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
45+4'

The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
45

We will have 3 min. of added time.
45'

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.
42'

Djaoui Cisse (Rennes) sends a cross into the box, but Mathew Ryan comes off his line to gather the ball.
41'

Rennes quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
41'

Adrien Truffert (Rennes) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
39'

The Rennes players can't believe it after the referee disallows the goal after the intervention of the VAR!
38'

Rennes score a goal, but referee Stephanie Frappart has now indicated he wants to check if the goal can stand using VAR!
33'

Mathew Ryan was forced into action to thwart Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes). He found himself some space after latching on to a pass and unleashed a shot to the right post but couldn't beat the keeper.
32'

Lens are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
30'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
28'

Neil El Aynaoui (Lens) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
28'

Ruben Aguilar (Lens) gets on the end of a pass and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players.
21'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Azor Matusiwa (Rennes) was quite harsh and Stephanie Frappart didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
20'

Lens have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
20'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Lens.
16'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
16'

Mohamed Meite (Rennes) commits a rough challenge and Stephanie Frappart blows his whistle for an infringement.
16'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Deiver Machado (Lens) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
13'

Florian Sotoca (Lens) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
10'

Lens are ruled offside.
8'

Ruben Aguilar (Lens) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
6'

Abdulay Juma Bah (Lens) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Stephanie Frappart has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
1'

The match has just started.

Rennes will kick-off.

Stephanie Frappart will referee today's match.

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