PSG vs Rennes Player ratings as Kylian Mbappe strikes, puts champions into cup finals
PSG vs Rennes Match Overview
PSG beat Rennes 1-0 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday to reach the Coupe de France finals. Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the game in the 40th minute to set up a mouthwatering showdown with Lyon in the showpiece clash on 25 May.
The Parisians were the overwhelming favorites to prevail, coming into the match on the back of a 25-game unbeaten run. However, it took some time for them to get going. Mbappe missed a big chance early on before seeing a penalty saved by Steve Mandanda.
He got third time lucky, though, as the striker broke the deadlock in the 40th minute when his shot found the back of the net following a slight deflection. Rennes, who spent much of the game in their own half, couldn’t produce any response to Mbappe’s strike.
PSG are into the Coupe de France finals for the first time since 2021 and aim to win a record-extending 15th title in the competition. Here are PSG vs Rennes Player Ratings:-
PSG vs Rennes Player Ratings
PSG Player Ratings
Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK) – 7.1/10: With Rennes rarely threatening, the PSG custodian had an easy game in goal and bagged a clean sheet on the night too
Achraf Hakimi (RB) – 7.8/10: The Moroccan stalwart made excellent runs forward to contribute in the attack but never relinquished his defensive duties either
Marquinhos (CB) – 7.2/10: The PSG skipper held the fort well with his excellent vision and physicality
Lucas Hernandez (CB) – 7.5/10: The pass master was at it again, completing a game-high of 109 passes while also drawing plenty of fouls from Rennes
Nuno Mendes (LB) – 7.5/10: An assured performance in defense by Mendes upon his return to XI
Kang-in Lee (RM) – 7.3/10: Lee was key to breaking down Rennes’ movements as he never hesitated to jump into a tackle and made a few recoveries too
Warren Zaire-Emery (CM) – 6.9/10: Besides his immaculate passing range, Zaire-Emery offered little else in the match
Vitinha (CM) – 7.2/10: An excellent cover for the back-four, making five interceptions, while also looking to get his side forward with nine long balls
Fabian Ruiz (LM) – Ruiz was the creative inspiration for PSG on the night, assisting Mbappe with the only goal of the game while also registering a 96% pass completion rate
Ousmane Dembele (ST) – 8.1/10: He made plenty of ball recoveries and even laid two key passes, but was never a direct threat for Rennes
Kylian Mbappe (ST) – 7.5/10: The Frenchman continued his hot streak with a 39th goal of the season from as many games
Rennes Player Ratings
Steve Mandanda (GK) – 8.4/10: He kept PSG from winning by a big margin with his crucial interventions, making five saves on the night
Guela Doue (RB) – 6.7/10: Made a few promising runs forward but much of his big moments came at the other end
Warmed Omari (CB) – 6.3/10: Great at passing and reading of the game
Arthur Theate (CB) – 6.6/10: With three clearances, two tackles, and two interceptions, Theate put on a fine performance in defense
Adrien Truffert (LB) – 6.9/10: A force of nature on the left side of Rennes’ defense, Truffert didn’t put a foot wrong at the back while also
Baptiste Santamaria (CM) – 7.0/10: A good performance from a defensive standpoint
Desire Doue (CM) – 6.7/10: A courageous performance by the youngster, who was never afraid to take the game to PSG
Benjamin Bourigeaud (RW) – 7.1/10: The Frenchman always poked holes in the PSG defense with his slick passing; he created five key chances too
Amine Gouiri (AM) – 6.6/10: No shots on target; not a single key pass; no crosses to show either; completely anonymous in attack
Ludovic Doue (LW) – He laid five key passes and seven crosses as PSG were given plenty to think about by him
Arnaud Kalimuendo (ST) – 6.9/10: A real threat to PSG on the night with his speed, movements and directness, as Kalimuendo four shots in total, including two on target
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