Rennes takes Ligue 1 lead with victory over Marseille

Rennes secured a 1-0 win against Marseille at Roazhon Park on September 11, 2026, moving to the top of the Ligue 1 table. Adrien Thomasson scored the decisive goal in the second half, volleying home a cross from Musa Al-Tamari to break the deadlock. Marseille generated several scoring opportunities, including an effort from Igor Paixão that forced a save from Brice Samba and a header that hit the woodwork. Despite the introduction of attacking substitutes like Neal Maupay and Faris Moumbagna, the visiting side failed to equalize. This result marks the third consecutive league defeat for Marseille under manager Bruno Genesio. Rennes has now accumulated 10 points from their first four matches of the season.

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