Bruno Genesio, the former OL coach, has his revenge. In the last match of this 13th day of Ligue 1, Stade Rennais, which he now trains, logically won against Lyon (4-1). More incisive and punchy, the Rouge et Noir have completely stifled Peter Bosz’s players in the game. Thanks to this victory, Gaëtan Laborde’s teammates are only a small point away from third place, held by Nice.
What you must remember
Above all, Stade Rennes won with style. Thanks to a winning pressing, the Rouge et Noir completely suffocated the Lyonnais. A clear domination which was reflected in figures: in the first period, OL did not attempt the slightest shot. A first at half-time of a meeting in the elite since 2012 (against Toulouse, November 25).
For its part, Rennes has created many opportunities and could have hoped for much better without a great Anthony Lopes, author of several high class saves in front of Laborde (17th, 28th), Terrier (8th) or even ahead of the excellent Lovro Majer.
And, finally, this stubbornness paid off, first through Gaëtan Laborde (45th) and Hamari Traoré (50th). On a free kick played quickly, the Malian deceives the Lyon goalkeeper, after a against Laborde. Then, Adrien Truffert, who came into play in place of Terrier in the 73rd, took part in the festival by scoring his first (76th) and second (83rd) goal of the season in Ligue 1. Lucas Paqueta subsequently reduced the score on penalty in added time (90th + 3).
The player: Gaëtan Laborde
Weekends go by and look the same. As usual, the former Montpellier artilleryman went there with his goal this Sunday. However, his duel with Anthony Lopes had started badly. The Lyon goalkeeper rejected all attempts by the Rennes center-forward (17th, 28th, 33rd), before losing just before half-time. On a corner taken by Benjamin Bourigeaud, Gaëtan Laborde scored his eighth goal of the season with a header (45th). He therefore joined the Lillois Jonathan David at the top of the scorers’ classification.
The number: 72
OL have not won away in Ligue 1 for 72 days. His last victory away from his bases dates back to August 27 against Nantes.
