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Rennes Defeats PSG, Giving Lens Chance to Go Top of Ligue 1

Rennes Defeats PSG, Giving Lens Chance to Go Top of Ligue 1

13 February 2026at20:14

The 22nd round of the French League witnessed a resounding surprise as league leaders Paris Saint-Germain suffered a bitter 3-1 defeat against hosts Stade Rennais at Roazhon Park.

PSG entered the match attempting to impose their usual rhythm through possession, but they encountered a formidable defensive setup from Rennes.

Jordanian star Moussa Al-Tamari opened the scoring for Rennes in the 34th minute. In the second half, Rennes continued to exploit the spaces created by PSG's attacking urgency. Esteban Le Boul succeeded in adding the second goal in the 69th minute, and before PSG could recover, Breel Embolo sealed their fate with the third goal in the 81st minute. PSG's sole goal came from Ousmane Dembélé in the 71st minute.

With this result, Paris Saint-Germain's points tally remains at 51, and they are now threatened with losing their Ligue 1 top spot to Lens (49 points), who will visit Paris FC tomorrow, Saturday. Rennes, meanwhile, sits in fifth place with 34 points.

What players scored for Rennes in their victory over PSG?

Moussa Al-Tamari opened the scoring for Rennes in the 34th minute, followed by Esteban Le Boul in the 69th, and Breel Embolo who sealed the 3-1 victory in the 81st. The article details how Rennes exploited PSG's attacking urgency to find these crucial goals.

How does PSG's loss to Rennes affect the Ligue 1 title race?

PSG's 3-1 defeat to Rennes leaves their points tally at 51, making their Ligue 1 top spot vulnerable. This result gives second-placed Lens, currently on 49 points, a significant opportunity to go top if they win their upcoming match against Paris FC.
Paris Saint Germain
Stade Rennais FC
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