Ligue 1 – Rennes crushes Troyes (4-1) and passes 5th, Strasbourg clings to Saint-Etienne (2-2), Savanier carries the MHSC – Eurosport FR

Stade Rennais – Troyes: 4-1

Faced with the hecatomb in the middle known in Rennes, the options for Bruno Genesio were limited. It is almost inevitable that the SFRC coach has aligned Serhou Guirassy, ​​more “supersub” than a potential starter this season. However, it is thanks to him that the Bretons disposed of Troyes this Sunday (4-1) thanks to an express double: by pushing the ball deep after a corner (1-0, 14th) then by smash the good volley center of Birger Meling in the nets of a helpless Gauthier Gallon (2-0, 20th). After a slight relaxation, illustrated by the reduction of the score of Iko Ugbo (2-1, 39th), Rennes was able to make the break after a magnificent collective goal, concluded by Martin Terrier (3-1, 75th) before Gaëtan Laborde does not increase the addition on a perfect panenka (4-1, 86th). The Rennais go back to 5th place, Troyes is 17th.

• What we remember : That Rennes clearly has the manpower to aim for Europe.

Saint-Etienne – Strasbourg: 2-2

Geoffroy-Guichard has been spoiled in recent weeks as these Greens no longer have much to do with those of the start of the season. After an opening of the score on an indirect free kick by Ryad Boudebouz (1-0, 4th), the Stéphanois obviously suffered against Strasbourg in form. Habib Diallo (1-1) and Lucas Perrin (2-1) thought they had done the hardest part but Pascal Dupraz’s men never give up. Wahbi Khazri thus converted an excellent job from Denis Bouanga (34th, 2-2). Despite a lively second period, the score did not move. The Greens come out of the red zone and are 16th, Strasbourg misses a great opportunity and remains 4th.

What we remember : That these Greens are definitely transfigured.

Lorient-Montpellier: 0-1

Montpellier regains form. After two defeats in a row, the Héraultais were opportunistic to win in Lorient thanks to the unstoppable Téji Savanier (56th, 0-1). The MHSC is recovering after a difficult start to the year and is back in 9th place. On the other hand, it is cruel for Lorient. Despite a generally controlled match, the Hakes confirmed their offensive difficulties. Jonas Omlin (34th), with a good save and Mamadou Sakho (46th), on a save, prevented them from opening the scoring. The Lorientais remain 17th and miss the opportunity to give themselves some air in the red zone.

• What we remember : When Savanier goes, everything goes!

Reims-Brest: 1-1

The Brestois can blame themselves. Faced with a greatly diminished Rémois (10 absent), Michel Der Zakarian’s men failed to follow up. Martin Satriano (34th, 1-1) responded to Wout Faes’ (4th, 1-0) opener for his third goal in two games, but the Britons then came up against a graceful Predrag Rajkovic . Author of a splendid double save on a penalty from Youcef Belaïli (53rd), the Champagne goalkeeper was replaced by his bar in front of Satriano (61st) and his post in front of Hugo Magnetti (66th). Reims could have taken the lead, but Mitchell Van Bergen’s goal was canceled (74th). Given the circumstances, Oscar Garcia’s players will be satisfied with it. They are 14th, Brest is 12th.

• What we remember : Hugo Ekitike is out injured, another bad news for Reims.