Szymański’s two goals send Rennes provisionally top after 3-0 win

Szymański’s goals settle Rennes’ victory

Rennes defeated Strasbourg 3-0 at Roazhon Park, with Sebastian Szymański scoring twice in a result that moved Rennes provisionally top of Ligue 1 on 16 points. Strasbourg remained on 7 points after eight games.

Boulaye Dia opened the scoring in the 34th minute, converting Przemysław Frankowski’s assist for a 1-0 Rennes lead. Szymański then struck in the 41st minute, assisted by Mahamadou Nagida, to make the half-time score 2-0.

The Rennes midfielder added his second goal in the 61st minute, with Mousa Al-Tamari providing the assist as the running score became 3-0. Szymański finished with a 9.2 rating, two shots on target, one key pass and three tackles in 78 minutes, making him the standout performer by the supplied ratings.

Rennes efficient despite Strasbourg possession

Strasbourg had 53% possession and completed 432 accurate passes to Rennes’ 398, but the hosts produced more total shots, 14 to 12. Both teams recorded four shots on goal, while Rennes held the expected-goals advantage at 1.57 to 0.91. The statistics showed Strasbourg had more of the ball, but Rennes turned their attacking opportunities into three goals.

Strasbourg collected three yellow cards, including Gessime Yassine’s 33rd-minute booking, while Dia was cautioned in the 56th minute. Pape Demba Diop was also booked in the 87th minute. Neither side received a red card.

Rennes rise from seventh to the provisional lead

Rennes went into the match ranked #7 with 13 points from seven games and a 4W 1D 2L record. They now have 16 points from eight games, a 5W 1D 2L record and a goal difference of 4, provisionally placing them top on points.

Strasbourg went into the game ranked #14 with 7 points. They remain on 7 points after eight games, with a 2W 1D 5L record and a goal difference of -6.