The Stade Rennais FC will face Olympique de Marseille on Sunday evening (9pm) in a high-stakes Ligue 1 finale that could secure a Champions League spot. The outcome hinges on both their own performance and rival results.
With European football guaranteed for next season following last weekend’s victory over Paris FC, Rennes travel to Marseille on May 17, 2026, aiming for nothing less than a top-three finish in Ligue 1. A win over the struggling Phocéens, coupled with unfavorable results elsewhere, would secure the third-place finish and Champions League qualification.
Even if that exact scenario doesn’t materialize, a draw against Marseille would still ensure European competition—this time in the Europa League. The club’s destiny lies firmly in its own hands.
The match kicks off at 21:00 CEST, with live coverage on ICI Armorique beginning at 20:30. Commentary will be provided by François Rauzy and Flavien Tait, a Rennes legend who experienced the Champions League with the club in 2020.
Rivalry renewed: Habib Beye returns to Rennes
This fixture carries extra significance as former Rennes boss Habib Beye now leads Marseille. Since his departure from Rennes amid a tense atmosphere, his time on the Côte d’Azur has been turbulent. Despite taking 16 points from 33 in eleven matches, Marseille remain far from securing a Champions League spot.
The former Rennes player’s return to his old club will be closely watched, as the story behind his exit still lingers in the memory.
