OL–Rennes live: the showdown between two unbeaten teams in Ligue 1

The OL host Rennes at the Groupama Stadium for matchday five of Ligue 1, a clash between two sides still unbeaten this season. As RMC Sport puts it, the Lyon side’s target is simple: finish the weekend in the top three.

Two unbeaten teams

The matchup also comes with European momentum midweek. RMC Sport notes that OL beat Anderlecht 1-2, while Rennes drew with Sturm Graz 0-0. There’s extra spice in the head-to-head record: in their last 11 meetings, none ended in a draw—Rennes won six times and OL five.

Line-ups and storylines

In the starting XI shown in the live coverage, OL field Samba in goal, with Frankowski, Cressxell, Ait Boudlal and Merlin in defence, and Rongier, Thomasson and Camara in midfield. Up front are Mayenda, Dia and Nordin. Rennes start with Greif; Athekame, Bacher, Niakhaté and Abner make up the back line, while the midfield has Morton–Bidstrup and Tolisso, supporting Sulc and Openda, with Nuamah as the attacking option.

The build-up also highlights selection news for Esteban Lepaul, who has been called up to France for the first time. According to RMC Sport, Lepaul shared his emotions in a video circulated by the Stade Rennais, starting with a thought for his father, who died in a road accident in 2020. The preview adds that alongside Lepaul, the first Zidane-era France squad underlines Rennes’s role in producing talent.

Kick-off is at 20:45, with both sides looking to keep their unbeaten run going and OL hoping to make home advantage count—RMC Sport’s live mentions three wins in their last four at Groupama Stadium.