PSG welcome Rennes to the Parc des Princes on Saturday, hoping to reclaim their position at the top of Ligue 1.
Luis Enrique’s side currently sit in second place, trailing league leaders Lens by just one point after suffering a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Monaco last weekend. This fixture presents an opportunity for them to bounce back and reassert their dominance in French football.
PSG vs Rennes – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 6th December
- Kick-off: 8:05pm BST
- Venue: Parc Des Princes, Paris
- Last meeting: Rennes 1-4 PSG, Ligue 1, 8th March 2025
PSG team news
PSG continue to grapple with a significant injury crisis that has hampered Luis Enrique’s squad depth. Six players remain unavailable or doubtful for this crucial fixture. Achraf Hakimi continues his rehabilitation following a severe ankle sprain, with the right-back expected to remain out for several more weeks. Nuno Mendes also continues his recovery from a sprained knee and will not feature this weekend.
Lucas Chevalier suffered an ankle injury during the defeat to Monaco and has been unable to train with the squad throughout the week, making him a doubt for this encounter. Lucas Beraldo is likewise unavailable due to an overuse injury to his left calf. Renato Martin is sidelined as well.
The positive news concerns Désiré Doué, who has returned to training and is in the recovery phase, though he will not be available for selection against Rennes and remains out of this fixture. Kylian Mbappé, now at Real Madrid, sent support to Doué after his injury.
Gonçalo Ramos could benefit from increased playing time due to the attacking personnel losses, having established himself as a crucial alternative option.
Rennes team news
Rennes have managed to avoid significant injury concerns ahead of this fixture, providing manager Habib Beye with a relatively healthy squad. The club shows minimal disruption compared to PSG’s predicament. They will only miss Seko Fofana due to a muscle injury which might keep him out for one or two weeks.
Form
PSG: LWWWL
PSG’s recenty suffered a 1-0 defeat to Monaco on November 29th though PSG lost after eight matches in the Ligue 1and they remain formidable at the Parc des Princes, scoring in all ten home league matches this season. Luis Enrique’s high-pressing system continues to yield results domestically, with PSG having scored 27 goals in 14 league matches.
Rennes: DWWWW
Rennes arrive in Paris in outstanding form, riding a four‑match winning streak in Ligue 1 that has propelled them firmly into the European conversation. Across their last twelve fixtures in all competitions, they have been beaten only once, showcasing a balance of defensive solidity and attacking efficiency that has gradually developed under Beye’s guidance. Recently, they defeated Metz away from home (1-0).
Predicted lineups
PSG: Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Hernandez; Neves, Vitinha, Mayulu; Kang-in, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Rennes: Samba; Ait Boudlal, Jacquet, Brassier; Frankowski, Camara, Rongier, Cisse, Merlin; Lepaul, Embolo
How to watch PSG vs Rennes?
UK fans can watch through Ligue 1 Pass. Available through beIN SPORTS in the US.
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