Nice claimed a 5-2 victory over Rennes at the Allianz Riviera, a result that leaves the visitors third on 16 points while the hosts sit seventh with 14. The win underlines Nice’s growing threat against the division’s upper order and narrows the gap to the European places. Rennes, despite their lofty standing, were unable to contain the home side’s clinical finishing.
The game was shaped by a dominant first half in which Nice raced into a 3-1 lead. Rennes showed early intensity but were repeatedly punished by precise counter-attacks. After the break the hosts maintained control, adding further goals to secure a comfortable margin and leave the travelling side chasing the game.
Nice arrived in excellent form, winning four of their previous five league matches in a WWLWW sequence that included victories over Brest, Strasbourg and Lille. Rennes entered with a more mixed LWDLW record, their only recent league win coming against Strasbourg before a Europa League draw interrupted their rhythm.
The result extended Nice’s positive run and confirmed their upturn in results, while handing Rennes their heaviest defeat of the campaign so far. The visitors will need to respond quickly if they are to protect their top-three position.
Both sides now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures that will test whether Nice can sustain their climb or if Rennes can arrest their slide and reassert themselves among the leaders.