Lens vs Rennes Highlights and Goals

Ligue 1

4:00 PMFebruary 7, 2026

Regular Season - 21

Lens

Show Score

3 - 1

HT:(1 - 1)

Rennes

Stade Bollaert-Delelis

Referee: Jeremie Pignard, France

How did the teams perform?

Lens

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Rennes

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Match Stats

Ball possession

52%

48%

1.18

Expected goals (xG)

1.35

-1.00

Goals Prevented

-1.00

Attack

10

Total shots

13

3

Shots on target

1

3

Shots off target

8

4

Blocked shots

4

6

Shots inside box

8

4

Shots outside box

5

4

Corner kicks

4

2

Offsides

1

Passing

425

Total passes

384

361 (85%)

Accurate passes

327 (85%)

Discipline

11

Fouls

17

4

Yellow cards

2

1

Red cards

0

0

Goalkeeper saves

0

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Lineup

Lens

3-4-2-1

40 G Robin Risser 78' 6.6

20 D Malang Sarr 7.2

6 D Samson Baidoo 6.3

25 D Ismaelo Ganiou 7.5

14 M Matthieu Udol 6.6

28 M Adrien Thomasson (C) 36' Tripping 5.9

8 M Mamadou Sangare 45+1' Tripping 7.2

2 M Ruben Aguilar 32' Roughing 54' 56' Roughing 41' 7.7

22 F Wesley Saïd 6.9

10 F Florian Thauvin 54' 7.3

11 F Odsonne Édouard 41' 8.5

Substitutes

32 D Kyllian Antonio 60' Replaced by S. Baidoo 7.0

23 D Saud Abdulhamid 61' Replaced by O. Edouard 6.3

9 F Allan Saint-Maximin 78' 61' Replaced by W. Said 7.9

21 M Amadou Haidara 78' Replaced by F. Thauvin 6.3

7 F Florian Sotoca 89' Replaced by M. Sangare

16 G Mathieu Gorgelin

29 D Arthur Masuaku

19 F Abdallah Sima

38 F Rayan Fofana

Coach

Pierre Sage

Rennes

3-5-2

50 G Mathys Silistrie 5.2

24 D Anthony Rouault 6.2

97 D Jérémy Jacquet 6.3

48 D Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal 6.6

11 M Mousa Tamari 6.5

45 M Mahdi Camara 6.5

21 M Valentin Rongier (C) 6.6

17 M Sebastian Szymański 6.6

70 M Arnaud Nordin 61' Roughing 8' 6.9

7 F Breel Embolo 45' Foul 5.9

9 F Esteban Lepaul 8' 7.5

Substitutes

36 D Alidu Seidu 29' Replaced by A. Ait Boudlal 6.2

3 D Lilian Brassier 64' Replaced by A. Rouault 6.9

26 D Quentin Merlin 64' Replaced by S. Szymanski 6.5

10 F Ludovic Blas 64' Replaced by A. Nordin 6.7

18 D Mahamadou Nagida 69' Replaced by J. Jacquet 6.2

80 G Ayoube Akabou

79 M Chibuike Ugochukwu

65 F Nordan Mukiele

35 F Elias Legendre Quiñonez

Coach

Habib Beye

Ligue 1 Standings - Ligue 1

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Paris Saint Germain	20	15	3	2	43-16	27	48	W 13 December: Metz 2 - 3 Paris Saint Germain W 04 January: Paris Saint Germain 2 - 1 Paris FC W 16 January: Paris Saint Germain 3 - 0 Lille W 23 January: Auxerre 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain W 01 February: Strasbourg 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain
2	Lens	20	15	1	4	34-16	18	46	W 02 January: Toulouse 0 - 3 Lens W 17 January: Lens 1 - 0 Auxerre W No match found L No match found W 07 February: Lens 3 - 1 Rennes
3	Marseille	20	12	3	5	46-22	24	39	W 14 December: Marseille 1 - 0 Monaco L 04 January: Marseille 0 - 2 Nantes W 17 January: Angers 2 - 5 Marseille W 24 January: Marseille 3 - 1 Lens D 31 January: Paris FC 2 - 2 Marseille
4	Lyon	20	12	3	5	33-20	13	39	W 03 January: Monaco 1 - 3 Lyon W 18 January: Lyon 2 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 W 25 January: Metz 2 - 5 Lyon W 01 February: Lyon 1 - 0 Lille W 07 February: Nantes 0 - 1 Lyon
5	Lille	21	10	3	8	34-30	4	33	L 03 January: Lille 0 - 2 Rennes L 16 January: Paris Saint Germain 3 - 0 Lille L 25 January: Lille 1 - 4 Strasbourg L 01 February: Lyon 1 - 0 Lille D 06 February: Metz 0 - 0 Lille
6	Rennes	20	8	7	5	30-31	-1	31	W 03 January: Lille 0 - 2 Rennes W No match found D No match found L 31 January: Monaco 4 - 0 Rennes L 07 February: Lens 3 - 1 Rennes
7	Strasbourg	20	9	3	8	33-25	8	30	D 14 December: Strasbourg 0 - 0 Lorient D 03 January: Nice 1 - 1 Strasbourg W 18 January: Strasbourg 2 - 1 Metz W 25 January: Lille 1 - 4 Strasbourg L 01 February: Strasbourg 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain
8	Toulouse	20	8	6	6	31-23	8	30	W 13 December: Paris FC 0 - 3 Toulouse L 02 January: Toulouse 0 - 3 Lens W 17 January: Toulouse 5 - 1 Nice W 25 January: Stade Brestois 29 0 - 2 Toulouse D 01 February: Toulouse 0 - 0 Auxerre
9	Lorient	20	7	7	6	27-31	-4	28	D 04 January: Lorient 1 - 1 Metz D No match found W 24 January: Rennes 0 - 2 Lorient W 31 January: Lorient 2 - 1 Nantes W No match found
10	Monaco	20	8	3	9	32-33	-1	27	L 14 December: Marseille 1 - 0 Monaco L 03 January: Monaco 1 - 3 Lyon L 16 January: Monaco 1 - 3 Lorient D 24 January: Le Havre 0 - 0 Monaco W 31 January: Monaco 4 - 0 Rennes
11	Angers	20	7	5	8	21-25	-4	26	W 12 December: Angers 4 - 1 Nantes L 04 January: Le Havre 2 - 1 Angers L 17 January: Angers 2 - 5 Marseille D 25 January: Paris FC 0 - 0 Angers W 01 February: Angers 1 - 0 Metz
12	Stade Brestois 29	20	6	5	9	26-33	-7	23	L No match found W No match found L 25 January: Stade Brestois 29 0 - 2 Toulouse L No match found D No match found
13	Nice	20	6	4	10	27-38	-11	22	L 14 December: Lens 2 - 0 Nice D 03 January: Nice 1 - 1 Strasbourg L 17 January: Toulouse 5 - 1 Nice W 25 January: Nantes 1 - 4 Nice D 01 February: Nice 2 - 2 Stade Brestois 29
14	Paris FC	20	5	6	9	26-34	-8	21	L 13 December: Paris FC 0 - 3 Toulouse L 04 January: Paris Saint Germain 2 - 1 Paris FC W 18 January: Nantes 1 - 2 Paris FC D 25 January: Paris FC 0 - 0 Angers D 31 January: Paris FC 2 - 2 Marseille
15	Le Havre	20	4	8	8	16-25	-9	20	L 14 December: Lyon 1 - 0 Le Havre W 04 January: Le Havre 2 - 1 Angers D 18 January: Rennes 1 - 1 Le Havre D 24 January: Le Havre 0 - 0 Monaco L 30 January: Lens 1 - 0 Le Havre
16	Nantes	20	3	5	12	19-36	-17	14	L No match found W No match found L 25 January: Nantes 1 - 4 Nice L 31 January: Lorient 2 - 1 Nantes L 07 February: Nantes 0 - 1 Lyon
17	Auxerre	20	3	4	13	14-29	-15	13	L 14 December: Auxerre 3 - 4 Lille L 04 January: Stade Brestois 29 2 - 0 Auxerre L 17 January: Lens 1 - 0 Auxerre L 23 January: Auxerre 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain D 01 February: Toulouse 0 - 0 Auxerre
18	Metz	21	3	4	14	21-46	-25	13	D 04 January: Lorient 1 - 1 Metz L 18 January: Strasbourg 2 - 1 Metz L 25 January: Metz 2 - 5 Lyon L 01 February: Angers 1 - 0 Metz D 06 February: Metz 0 - 0 Lille

Qualification/Relegation

• Champions League
• Champions League Qualification
• UEFA Europa League
• Conference League Qualification
• Relegation Playoffs
• Relegation

Lens triumphs over Rennes in a dramatic encounter, securing a 3-1 victory despite a second-half red card.

Lens produced a resilient performance to defeat Rennes 3-1 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on February 7, 2026. A compelling second half, marked by a critical sending-off, ultimately swung the Ligue 1 match in the home side’s favour.

Entering the fixture, Lens occupied a strong second position in the league standings, showcasing excellent form with four wins from their last five matches. Rennes, meanwhile, sat in sixth place, aiming for consistency after a mixed run of results.

The visitors started brightly, stunning the home crowd in the 8th minute. Esteban Lepaul found the back of the net for Rennes, converting an excellent assist from Arnaud Nordin. This early goal put Lens under immediate pressure.

The first half continued with a combative tone, evidenced by a flurry of yellow cards. Lens’ Ruben Aguilar received a booking in the 32nd minute, followed by teammate Adrien Thomasson in the 36th.

However, Lens found their rhythm and pulled level before the break. Odsonne Édouard equalized in the 41st minute, skillfully finishing a move initiated by Ruben Aguilar. The score stood at 1-1 as half-time approached.

The referee then issued two more yellow cards just before the whistle. Breel Embolo of Rennes and Mamadou Sangare of Lens both saw yellow in injury time, reflecting the growing intensity.

The teams went into the dressing rooms with everything to play for. Lens had recovered from the early setback. Rennes needed to regain their initial composure and capitalize on any opportunities.

The second half began with Lens showing renewed vigour. Ruben Aguilar completed a remarkable turnaround in the 54th minute, scoring to put Lens 2-1 ahead. Florian Thauvin provided the assist for the goal.

However, Aguilar’s heroics quickly turned to drama. Just two minutes later, in the 56th minute, he received a second yellow card for roughing, resulting in a red card. Lens now faced the challenge of playing over 30 minutes with ten men.

Rennes swiftly made tactical changes, introducing new players to exploit their numerical advantage. Lens also adjusted, making substitutions to shore up their defense and maintain attacking threat.

Despite being a man down, Lens demonstrated incredible resilience. Allan Saint-Maximin sealed the victory in the 78th minute. He struck the third goal for the home side, assisted by Robin Risser, to make it 3-1.

Lens displayed impressive attacking efficiency. They scored three goals from just three shots on target, out of ten total shots, with an xG of 1.18. Rennes, despite having more shots overall (13) and a higher xG (1.35), only managed one shot on target. Lens maintained 52% ball possession.

This significant victory further strengthens Lens’s challenge at the top of Ligue 1. Rennes will reflect on a frustrating outing, particularly failing to convert their numerical advantage into a meaningful comeback.