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Rennes secures late victory against Le Mans, Monaco takes lead in Ligue 1

Rennes wins against Le Mans with a decisive penalty, while Monaco claims victory over OM and leads the league.

30 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Rennes secures late victory against Le Mans, Monaco takes lead in Ligue 1 — Archive photoPhoto: Sigismond Michalowski · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Rennes secured their first victory of the season in Ligue 1 on Sunday afternoon by defeating Le Mans 3-2. While the Bretons had taken a comfortable 2-0 lead, Le Mans fought back, adding suspense in the final minutes.

The turning point of the match came in the 95th minute when Estéban Lepaul scored a decisive penalty for Rennes, allowing his team to leave the pitch with a valuable win. This moment was crucial for Rennes, who needed this victory after a bitter experience in previous matches.

Meanwhile, AS Monaco dominated Olympique de Marseille 2-0 at the Louis-II Stadium, thanks to a brace from 20-year-old forward Paris Brunner. This match, considered the highlight of the weekend, allowed Monaco to make an impressive start to this Ligue 1 season.

With this victory, Monaco sits at the top of the table with six points. Their performance against OM received praise, and they are now preparing to face Paris Saint-Germain on Friday night.

The results of these matches illustrate the competitive start of the season in Ligue 1, where teams are looking to position themselves early on. Rennes and Monaco, each with their own challenges and expectations, are advancing in a league where every point counts.

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