The Stade Rennais face their final Ligue 1 showdown of the season at Marseille’s Vélodrome this Sunday evening (21:00). With a victory, they could secure a top-three finish and a coveted Champions League spot for next season.
Following their hard-fought win over Paris FC last weekend, Stade Rennais are poised to take on Olympique de Marseille this Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Vélodrome for the 34th and final round of Ligue 1.
The outcome of this match could hinge on the results of other fixtures. A victory for Rennes, combined with a loss by Lille against Auxerre, or any result other than a win by Lyon over Lens, would propel the Rouge et Noir to the third position in the standings—directly qualifying them for next season’s Champions League.
Regardless of external results, Stade Rennais control their own destiny: if they avoid defeat against Marseille, currently struggling with inconsistency, they will secure a place in the Europa League.
Catch the action live on ICI Armorique from 20:30. The match kicks off at 21:00, with commentary by François Rauzy and Flavien Tait, a former Rennes player who experienced the Champions League with the club in 2020.
Former coach Habib Beye returns to face his former club
This match also marks a reunion with Habib Beye, former Stade Rennais coach, who now leads Olympique de Marseille. Since taking charge in the South of France, Beye has struggled to stabilize the team, earning just 16 points from 33 possible in eleven matches. This has left Marseille far from securing a Champions League spot.
The matchup between Beye and his former club will be closely watched, especially given the frosty atmosphere that led to his departure from Rennes, partly due to poor management of key players.
