Stade Rennais can still believe in Europe. His current 7th place in the ranking places him in the virtual position of qualified in the Conference League (C4) next season. But he can still hope for better (the Europa League at least) if he negotiates his last four days of the championship well. This derby against Stade Brestois can allow him to confirm the clear success in Nantes (3-0) last Saturday. Then, the SRFC will travel to Metz, host Lens then end its season in Reims.
On the Brest side, the challenge is to stop a series of two defeats in a row, against Lyon then Monaco. In the event of a draw in Rennes, the Brestois would also officially validate a top 6 and a place in the European Cup at the end of the season. They could also definitely grab the top 5 if they win in Rennes and if Lens loses on Sunday evening in Marseille. After the trip to Rennes, Brest will host Nantes then Reims and will travel to Toulouse. In this derby, Rennes is undefeated in its last 13 matches against Brest (7 wins, 6 draws).
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2. The compositions
In Rennes, Adrien Truffert signs his return to the group after missing the reception in Toulouse and the trip to Beaujoire. “Yes, he’s back. He retrained normally,” said Julien Stephan, who has no other absentee than Nagida, out until the end of the season.
In Brest, there should be rotation in the Brest eleven compared to the one which started against Monaco. Brassier (who was injured in the calf) and Lees-Melou (suspended) return to the group and should each find their starting place. In the physical match against Monaco, Doumbia should be replaced by Camara at the start of the match in the midfield three. Le Douaron is finally in the group while Marillat, Cartillier, Camblan and Brahimi are not called up.
RENNES. Mandanda (cap.) – G. Doué, Omari, Wooh (or Théate), Truffert – Bourigeaud, Matusiwa, Santamaria, D. Doué – Gouiri (or Terrier), Kalimuendo.
BREST. Bizot – Lala, Chardonnet (cap), Brassier, Locko – Magnetti, Lees-Melou, Camara – Del Castillo, Mounié, Satriano. Substitutes: Coudert (g), Zogbé, Amavi, Le Cardinal, Martin, Doumbia, Pereira Lage, Le Douaron, Lebeau;
Absent: Marillat, Cartillier, Camblan, Brahimi (choice).
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3. Where to watch the match?
The meeting will be broadcast from 5:05 p.m. on Canal Plus Foot. It will also be commented live on the Télégramme website.
