The derby between FC Nantes and Stade Rennais ended in a 2-2 draw, despite a two-goal lead for Rennes at half-time. The Rennes team, led by Brice Samba, almost won thanks to a decisive shutdown of a penalty in additional time, but the Nantes team equalized in the last minute. The game, which took place in La Beaujoire on September 20, 2025, saw goals for Mwanga and El-Arabi for Nantes, and Blas (on penalty) and Lepaul for Rennes.
FC Nantes, led by Luis Castro, presented a team with Lopes as a guard, and a defence composed of Amian, Awaziem, Tati (Captain, replaced by Coquelin), and Cozza (replaced by El-Arabi). The attack was carried out by Lahdo, Mwanga, Lepenant, Leroux (replaced by Radakoviฤ), Mohamed, Abline. For its part, Stade Rennais, led by Habib Beye, counted Samba as guard, and a defense with Sedu (replaced by Brassier), Jacquet, Rouault. The Rennes attack consisted of Blas, Camara, Rongier (replaced by Cissรฉ), Fofana, Merlin, Embolo, Lepaul (replaced by Meรฏtรฉ).
The game was marked by tactical changes on both sides, with several players replaced in the second period. Brice Samba’s penalty stop at the end of the game was particularly notable, illustrating the tension and intensity of the derby. Despite a solid performance and a comfortable lead, Rennes failed to maintain its advantage, and the match ended on a parity score, leaving a missed taste of opportunity for Rennes players.