Monaco defeat Rennes

Monaco triumphed over Rennes in a close win on Saturday, 1x2, in a game related to matchweek 15 of Ligue 1. To this matchweek, Julien Stéphan's team came from a defeat, and Adi Hutter's team came from a win. Benjamin Bourigeaud was decisive with 1 goal. In the starting XI there was Folarin Balogun.

The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

The first goal of the game was scored by Vanderson , with 51 minutes on the clock. With 75 minutes on the clock, defender saw a red card after receiving his second yellow Monaco scored their second goal of the game through Youssouf Fofana, after 85 minutes. Benjamin Bourigeaud netted the last goal in the final minutes of the game from the penalty spot.

After the result Monaco are 2nd in the table, with 30 points, while Rennes sit 12th place, with 15 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Adi Hutter's team will play at home against Lyon. Meanwhile, Julien Stéphan's team visit Toulouse.