Rennes v PSG: Tambouret reveals the secret behind the shock win

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·14 de febrero de 2026

Rennes v PSG: Tambouret reveals the secret behind the shock win

This Friday, as part of the 22nd day of Ligue 1 2025-2026, Paris Saint-Germain faced Rennes at Roazhon Park. Sébastien Tambouret, the Rennes coach stopped by the press conference after Paris's 3-1 defeat (video summary Rennes/PSG).

Tambouret "We also used it as a good source of energy."

"We simply wanted to exist with this game plan, with the goal of not backing down too much, to be engaged together and not each on their own. It also comes down to small margins, but it's also about assuming the notion of risk-benefit. If we defended well collectively, we could then attack well. There was frustration among the players regarding what they had shown on the field recently. We also used it as a good source of energy. We needed to free up, and in four days, we moved towards clarity and commitment, simple things."

Tambouret "We also wanted to push the Parisians to the sides as much as possible."

We played with four at the back because there were also absentees in defense, which prompted us to think. We also wanted to push the Parisians to the sides as much as possible. The guys at the back supported each other, communicated, and stayed focused for 90 minutes, to cover and anticipate. We saw a team, after four intense days together, experienced with pleasure. To play, you need to smile and be happy. We showed the image we wanted." remarks relayed by Ouest-France.

It's interesting to see a team "dare" to play against PSG, having this idea of bothering them and preventing them from playing as they wish. It changes from the very defensive approach that can be seen, which is somewhat a "surrender" in the game. Even if it can be wiser, depending on the means. And here Rennes did well, which Tambouret does not forget.

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The match could have quickly swung in favor of the Parisians, who wasted a lot. Maybe not up to the 5-0 of December, Rennes having offered better resistance this time, but the Parisian victory was quite possible. The Breton team still, of course, deserves credit.

The situation was particularly complicated, requiring great resources to pose problems for PSG. It's a great success for the coach and something to savor. The key will be to maintain this mentality. And, still, to address certain points in the game, as PSG was also generous in their misses.

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