Overview
- Rennes struck first through Esteban Lepaul in the 8th minute before Odsonne Édouard leveled for Lens just before halftime.
- Ruben Aguilar headed Lens in front in the 54th minute and was sent off two minutes later after receiving a second yellow card.
- Introduced in the 61st minute, Allan Saint-Maximin made it 3-1 in the 78th, controlling a long Robin Risser kick and finishing after a solo run.
- The victory gives Lens 49 points, one more than PSG, extends their home winning run to 10 matches, and comes with 13 league games remaining.
- Rennes fell to a fourth straight defeat, with reporting indicating growing scrutiny on coach Habib Beye.