Rennes v PSG: Caretaker in charge, Nuno Mendes shakes things up | OneFootball

This Friday, February 13, the French press (on the sports aspect) focused on Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Roazhon Park to face Rennes this evening, marking the opening of the 22nd day of Ligue 1 2025-2026. There is also the extraordinary Nuno Mendes (23-year-old left-back).

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It's quite a special match, not only because it marks a return to the training club for Désiré Doué (20-year-old midfielder/forward) and Ousmane Dembélé (28-year-old forward). A beautiful story, but of little importance compared to the sports aspect. Paris is in a very tight title race, due to a surprising RC Lens, and cannot afford to lose any points.

Even though the Parisians are favorites tonight, one must keep in mind that the trip to Rennes is not easy. Despite the criticism and the crisis, leading to the dismissal of coach Habib Beye (currently replaced only temporarily by Sébastien Tambouret), Rennes is in 6th place. There is a quality squad to be wary of. Especially since such a period makes the team even more unpredictable. There can be disruption, but also liberation and renewal.

PSG must therefore be well-focused, approach this match with determination, and not think too much about the Champions League, which resumes on Tuesday with the first leg of the Champions League playoffs. It's a great opportunity to confirm the recent improvements and build confidence to continue. They should be able to count on Nuno Mendes, even if his starting position is not certain with a possible rotation. He is, in any case, an exceptional player, far from the criticism at his beginnings when he was only 19. He can still refine some choices, but his contribution is already very special.

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