Thomasson strikes after restart as Rennes go top | OneFootball

Rennes beat Marseille 1-0 at Roazhon Park on Friday, rising from fifth to first in Ligue 1 thanks to Adrien Thomasson's second half winner.

In the 51st minute Amine Harit forced a flying save from Brice Samba, moments before Thomasson tucked in from close range (52.).

Jeffrey de Lange kept Les Phocéens alive with six saves, notably thwarting Valentin Rongier and Ludovic Blas as the visitors chased a response.

Franck Haise introduced Mousa Al‑Taamari at the break and the winger immediately stretched the back line, later supplying Thomasson to crash the bar (72.).

Samba sealed the points with a high catch from Derek Cornelius' header in the third minute of second half stoppage time.

Rennes registered 20 attempts, seven on target. Les Phocéens produced 13 efforts, testing the goalkeeper five times.

Next, Rennes visit Sturm Graz in the Europa League. Les Phocéens travel to Beşiktaş in the Europa League.