Maghnes Akliouche scored in the twenty-fifth minute to give the team the three points. Thilo Kehner for Monaco and Martin Terrier for Rennes were sent off at the 46 and 64 minute marks of the match, respectively. With 52 points, the French squad is now in third position, one point behind second-place Brest (who defeated Metz 4-3), and 11 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain (who drew 1-1 with Clermont on Saturday). With 52 points, the French squad is now in third position, one point behind second-place Brest (who defeated Metz 4-3), and 11 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain (who drew 1-1 with Clermont on Saturday).
Ivorian Ismael Traoré gave Metz the lead, but goals from Brendan Chardonnet (12 minutes), Kamory Doumbia (31), and Steve Mounie (38) quickly erased that advantage before halftime as Brest defeated Metz 4-3.