And with style, please. To close out this 11th day of Ligue 1, Nice hosted Rennes to try to reclaim the top spot in the standings, zoom.
With a usual starting eleven lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, Francesco Farioli took no risks before facing Bruno Gรฉnรฉsio’s men. In search of points (12) since their last win at the beginning of October against Nantes, the Rennais could notably count on the return of Martin Terrier, who had been injured against these same Aiglons at the start of the year.
The turning point of the match
To say it right away, the first half was very tight. Nice finally broke the deadlock towards the end of the period with a goal from Jรฉrรฉmie Boga, who was recruited for nearly 20 million euros this summer. Very dangerous with his ball-handling skills, the forward gave the opposing defenders a hard time, powerless against such technical prowess. Rennes had the opportunity to score when Bourigeaud attempted a shot that was too timid to challenge Bulka.
In the second half, the dismissal of Ndayishimiye after a blatant foul (75′) made things difficult for a team now reduced to 10 players. However, the entry of Sofiane Diop, who returned from injury, ultimately sealed the fate of Rennes. Another red card issued to Warmed Omari following a foul on an accelerating Evann Guessand presented a prime opportunity near the edge of the penalty area. It was all the new entrant needed to convert a superb free-kick, almost intercepted by Steve Mandanda (87′). In the end, an own goal was attributed. (2-0) final score.
Nice has not gone 14 matches unbeaten since… 1967. Leading the standings ahead of Paris and Monaco with 25 points, the Aiglons will head to Montpellier looking to defend their unbeaten streak. See you next Friday at 9 PM for, perhaps, a seventh consecutive clean sheet?
