Coachless Rennes Beats PSG 3-1 in Ligue 1

Rennes, France - In a stunning upset, coachless Stade Rennais defeated Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at Roazhon Park on Friday, ending a four-game losing streak and handing the visitors their third league defeat of the season.

The home side, who parted ways with manager Habib Beye on Monday after a run of five winless matches across all competitions, entered the contest as clear underdogs. With reserve team coach Sebastien Tambouret in temporary charge, Rennes capitalized on counterattacks to outmaneuver a PSG team that had won its previous seven league fixtures. Despite controlling just 32 percent of possession and taking fewer shots, Rennes proved more clinical, converting three of their four efforts on target.

The breakthrough came in the 34th minute when midfielder Mousa Al-Tamari surged forward on a breakaway, evaded defender Willian Pacho, and curled a left-footed shot from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner. Earlier, forward Esteban Lepaul had struck the post, signaling Rennes' early intent.

PSG, seeking to extend their two-point lead at the top, struggled with hesitation in the final third. Rennes doubled their advantage in the 69th minute as Lepaul...