## A thrilling Encounter: Nice Triumphs Over Rennes in a ligue 1 Rollercoaster
The 16th matchday of Ligue 1 kicked off with a captivating clash between OGC Nice and Stade Rennais, a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Nice wasted no time asserting their dominance, with evann Guessand, who was in stellar form throughout the evening, netting the opener in the 12th minute. Rennes, however, refused to be deterred and leveled the score through Arnaud Kalimuendo just 15 minutes later.
The momentum swung dramatically in Nice’s favor shortly after when Rennes goalkeeper Steve Mandanda made a costly error, gifting Sofiane Diop an easy goal in the 34th minute. Just before halftime, Guessand orchestrated a brilliant play down the right flank, delivering a perfect cross for Gaëtan Laborde, who expertly finished against his former club.Rennes emerged from the break with renewed determination and managed to pull one back through Adrien Truffert in the 49th minute. Despite the introduction of Séko Fofana on the hour mark, Rennes couldn’t find the equalizer, and Nice ultimately secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory.
## Catching All the Ligue 1 Action
For those eager to witness the excitement of Ligue 1, eight out of the nine matches from this matchday were broadcast live and in their entirety on DAZN. DAZN continues to be the go-to platform for French football enthusiasts.
Fans eager to follow marseille’s clash against Le Havre could tune into *The Phocaean*’s Twitch channel, which offered a thorough four-hour broadcast, including pre-match analysis, live commentary, and post-match discussions.
For the latest Ligue 1 standings and the complete fixture list, be sure to check the official league website.
Nice’s Thrilling Victory Over Rennes: An Exclusive Interview with Former French National Team Star, Thierry Henry
Welcome back, football fans! Today, we have a special treat – an exclusive interview with Arsenal and France legend, Thierry Henry. Thierry, thank you for joining us!
Thierry: it’s a pleasure to be here.
Moderator: We just witnessed an absolute cracker of a game between Nice and Rennes, a truly back-and-forth affair. What were your initial thoughts on the match?
Thierry: That match had everything, didn’t it? Goals, drama, individual brilliance, and even a few defensive blunders. Nice showed amazing attacking prowess, especially Sevvan guessand – he was electric. But Rennes fought back admirably,and that’s what makes Ligue 1 so exciting. Any team can beat anyone on their day.
Moderator: You mentioned Guessand. His performance was indeed phenomenal. two goals and an assist,he was the man of the match for sure.do you think he has the potential to become a true star in Ligue 1?
Thierry: Absolutely. He possesses that raw talent, that spark. He’s quick, direct, and skillful.If he keeps developing his decision-making and consistency, there’s no reason why he can’t be one of the league’s top players.
Moderator: Now, let’s talk about Rennes. They conceded three goals,including a clumsy error from Steve Mandanda. Do you think this was a collective defensive lapse,or are there individual concerns?
Thierry: Mandanda’s mistake was costly,no question about it. But football is a team sport.Rennes’ defensive structure looked a bit disorganised at times. They need to tighten things up at the back if they want to challenge for a top-four spot.
Moderator:
We saw Rennes make a couple of substitutions, including bringing on Séko Fofana. Did you think those changes made a significant impact?
Thierry: Fofana is a quality midfielder, no doubt. He added some energy and drive to their midfield, but sadly, they couldn’t find the killer pass or the clinical finish to equalize.
Moderator:
The final score was 3-2 to Nice. A deserved win for them?
Thierry: Over the course of 90 minutes, I’d say yes. Nice showed more attacking intent and took their chances well. However,Rennes demonstrated their fighting spirit,and they could easily have snatched a draw in the late stages.
Moderator:
looking ahead, what do you predict for both Nice and rennes for the remainder of the season?
Thierry: Nice has shown they can compete with the best teams in Ligue 1.If they can maintain consistency, they could be in the mix for a Champions League spot. Rennes, conversely, needs to rediscover their defensive solidity. If they do, they’ll be a force to be reckoned with.
Moderator:
Fantastic insights, Thierry. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.
thierry: My pleasure!
now, let’s open this up to you, our readers. What are your thoughts on this pulsating encounter? Do you agree with Thierry’s assessment? what are your predictions for both Nice and Rennes this season? Share your opinions in the comments below!
