Rennes Triumphs 2-0 Over Angers in Final Ligue 1 Home Game of the Year

In their last Ligue 1 match of the year, Rennes secured a 2-0 victory against Angers at Roazhon Park. Goals from Albert Grønbæk and Lorenz Assignon propelled the home team to 12th place in the standings, while Angers remained in 15th position after suffering their fourth defeat in five games.

Rennes, looking to bounce back from their recent loss to Nantes, started the match with intensity. An early injury to Amine Gouiri led to Grønbæk’s introduction, who later opened the scoring with a well-placed header from Ludovic Blas’s cross.

The second half saw Rennes maintain control, though their finishing left room for improvement. Angers attempted a late comeback, but goalkeeper Steve Mandanda remained vigilant. The match was sealed when Assignon capitalized on a defensive error to score Rennes’ second goal.

Standout performances came from Ludovic Blas, who continues to impress in his playmaking role, and Lorenz Assignon, who contributed both defensively and offensively. Despite the win, Rennes will look to improve their decision-making in the final third as they move forward in the league.

For Angers, the match highlighted ongoing struggles, particularly in attack where Ibrahima Niane and others failed to make an impact. The team will need to regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone in the new year.

The victory provides a positive end to the year for Rennes, who will aim to build on this result when Ligue 1 resumes after the winter break.