Lyon defeats Rennes 4‑2 in Ligue 1 opener
DECINES-CHARPIEU, France (Interstat) — Lyon opened the Ligue 1 season with a 4-2 victory over Stade Rennais FC 1901 on Sunday at Groupama Stadium.
Mousa Ta’mari struck first in the sixth minute, but Roman Yaremchuk equalized for Rennes in the 37th. Esteban Lepaul put Lyon ahead in the 48th minute with a goal, then added an assist on Afonso Bastardo’s goal four minutes later. Endrick sealed the win in the 75th minute.
Lepaul finished with one goal and one assist. Corentin Tolisso also scored for Lyon, while Brice Samba and Quentin Merlin each had an assist. Endrick, Bastardo and Ta’mari each scored once. Yaremchuk scored Rennes’ only goal.
Yellow cards were issued to Lepaul in the 23rd minute, Samba in the 40th and Merlin in the 83rd.
Lyon improved to 1-0 in league play and 1-0 across all competitions. Rennes fell to 0-1 in both.