Rennes Dominates Auxerre Under New Coach Franck Haise: Ligue 1 Match Recap
Rennes started off strong under new coach Franck Haise with a convincing 3-0 victory against Auxerre in Ligue 1. Midfielder Mahdi Camara scored two goals in the first half, with striker Esteban Lepaul adding another to secure a comfortable lead at halftime. Rennes, now under Haise's guidance following Habib Beye's departure to Marseille, maintained their dominance in the second half, moving up to fifth place in the standings, just three points behind fourth-placed Marseille.
Lille will aim to reclaim fifth place on goal difference with a win against Angers later in the day, while Auxerre finds themselves in 16th place after the defeat. Lyon, on the other hand, is seeking their 14th consecutive victory in all competitions as they face Strasbourg. Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain currently hold the French record with 16 consecutive wins.
Lyon's recent success is a stark contrast to their previous struggles, having narrowly avoided relegation due to financial irregularities. In other Sunday matches, Nice took on Lorient, and Nantes faced Le Havre in a bid to improve their standings. PSG regained the top spot on Saturday following Lens' loss to Monaco.