Stade Rennais FC conceded a 1-1 draw against Angers SCO in its second match of the Ligue 1 season. The Breton team, despite a Lepaul goal in the first half, failed to impose its game and suffered the equalization of Peter’s lead in the second half. The match, played in an unfestive atmosphere at the Angers stadium, revealed a lack of dynamism and offensive efficiency on the part of the Rennais, who struggled to surprise a solid angelic defense. Quentin Merlin’s performance, with a well-stopped strike by Angers’ goaltender, and Kader Meïté’s missed opportunities highlight this lack of precision and determination.

Esteban Lepaul’s recent arrival, for its offensive potential, was marked by a goal but also a lack of cohesion with his new teammates. His number 9 role seemed under-exploited, and the Rennais generally lacked creativity and improvisation in their approach to the game. Despite an attempt to react in the second period, notably with the interventions of Rongier and Merlin, the team did not manage to seriously worry the Angers team. The lack of decision-making and relevance in the offensive phases were recurring weaknesses throughout the game.

This draw, won against a team of Angers clearly destined for relegation, is considered insufficient for a team aiming for a place in Europe. The game system 3-5-2 struggles to convince, lacking unpredictability and technicality on some posts. The coming months of mercato, with the potential arrival of Breel Embolo and the possible departure of Fabien Rieder, could be decisive to adjust the strength and improve the performance of the team. Coach Habib Beye will have to make the most of the truce to correct the identified weaknesses and give a new breath to his team, which is significantly behind in its start-up season.