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Paris FC turn the Parc des Princes into a circus and walk away the ring‑master
Paris FC turned a routine Ligue 1 trip into a seven‑goal fireworks display, edging Rennes 4‑3 in what can only be described as a goal‑fest for the ages. The hosts went into the break 2‑1 up, but the second half turned into a cat‑and‑mouse chase that left the Rennes faithful clutching their scarves.
The opening half was a showcase of Paris’ attacking intent. Lassine Sinayoko, fresh off a blistering debut season, opened the scoring with a low‑drive that left the Rennes keeper flat‑footed. The French‑Algerian’s movement was relentless, and his rating of 7.97/10 reflects a performance that was as clinical as it was entertaining. Maxime Lopez, the midfield maestro, orchestrated the tempo, threading a precise through‑ball to Ilan Kebbal for the second goal. Lopez’s 7.71/10 underlines his ability to dictate play while still getting forward to threaten the box.
The second half was a roller‑coaster. Rennes, desperate to claw back, threw everything at the Paris defence. Vítinha, the ever‑reliable wing‑back, surged forward to deliver a cross that Kebbal headed home, nudging his rating to a respectable 7.6/10. The French side’s resolve was tested when Rennes equalised through a swift counter‑attack, but Paris responded instantly. Sinayoko, ever the poacher, latched onto a loose ball and slotted home his second, nudging his rating even higher.
Rennes managed to scrape a third, only for Paris to answer with a late strike from Vítinha, whose relentless runs earned him a 7.59/10. The final whistle blew with the scoreboard reading 4‑3, and the visitors left with a bruised ego and a lesson in Parisian flair.
What does this mean for the table? The three points will likely nudge Paris FC a step or two up the mid‑table, tightening the race for European spots. Rennes, on the other hand, will see their momentum stall and could slip a place, given the loss of two points in a match they should have dominated.
In a league where goals are a luxury, both sides delivered a spectacle that will be talked about long after the dust settles. Paris FC proved they can be the architects of chaos and still come out on top, while Rennes learned that defensive frailties can be fatal when the opposition is on fire.
Player Ratings
- Lassine Sinayoko (Paris FC) – 7.97/10
- Maxime Lopez (Paris FC) – 7.71/10
- Ilan Kebbal (Paris FC) – 7.60/10
- Vítinha (Paris FC) – 7.59/10