Rongier strikes in stoppage time as Rennes strengthen Europa push | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Rennes beat Nantes 2-1. Estéban Lepaul converted from the spot in the eighth minute. Igniatius Kpene Ganago levelled (40.), and VAR later ruled out a second Lepaul strike (59.). Les Canaris carried more threat with 24 attempts and eight on target against 14 home efforts. Valentin Rongier won it in the second minute of second half stoppage time, with Rennes visiting Lyon next while Les Canaris host Marseille.

Player of the Match: Valentin Rongier knitted midfield together with 59 of 64 passes completed and two tackles won, then decided it with a stoppage time finish.

Stat of the Match: Brice Samba made six saves, providing the platform for Rennes to clinch it late.

Three Things We Learned: Rennes controlled possession at 62.8% and completed 84.8% of their passes, but fashioned fewer shots than the visitors. Johann Lepenant created seven chances and delivered five accurate crosses, a constant supply line for Les Canaris. Estéban Lepaul remains Ligue 1's leading scorer on 18 this season.