Overview
- Rennes beat Paris FC 1-0 at Stade Jean-Bouin thanks to an 81st‑minute counter finished by Breel Embolo, securing a second straight league win.
- Paris FC created the better chances, hit the woodwork twice and were denied repeatedly by goalkeeper Brice Samba, underscoring a lack of a clinical striker.
- Club leadership and local reporting indicate Paris FC plans to pursue a proven center-forward in the January window after recurring inefficiency in front of goal.
- Habib Beye hailed Rennes’ resilience as his side climbed into the league’s top half, easing recent pressure after the prior win over Strasbourg.
- Marseille named Neal Maupay in the squad to face Brest with Geoffrey Kondogbia and Timothy Weah available, and the official XI listed Rulli; Murillo, Pavard, Aguerd, Emerson; Hojbjerg, Vermeeren; Greenwood, Angel Gomes, Paixao; Aubameyang, while the league confirmed Paris FC will host OM on January 31 at 17:00 on BeIN Sports 1.