PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 4-2 Rennes: Les Gones edge Bretons in 6-goal thriller to climb up to third in Ligue 1Ligue 1 McDonalds, Round 32, 03/05/2026Lyon have inflicted Rennes a serious blow in the race for Champions League football next season. Thanks to goals from Roman Yaremchuk, Corentin Tolisso, Afonso Moreira and Endrick, Les Gones are up to third place.The MatchThis Sundays crucial game in the race for the Champions League between Lyon and Rennes started with a bang and a banger as well. With little movement around him on the right flank, Estban Lepaul switches the ball to the other side with a deep cross towards Musa Al-Tamari. The Jordan international redirected it on the volley and into Dominik Greifs top left corner a sublime goal.Despite going behind early on, Lyon were the most entreprising side, but they struggled to create clear-cut chances. Endrick tried to shake up his side a bit with his trademark dribbles, but his decision-making was poor. As for centre-forward Roman Yaremchuk, he was nowhere to be found by his teammates.To his credit, the Ukrainian only needed one moment to make his mark. Corentin Tolissos inviting cross from the left found the Olympiacos loanee, who nudged ahead of Lilian Brassier to head past Brice Samba.Five minutes later, Rennes came undone after messing up a corner kick, allowing Endrick to send Afonso Moreira clear on goal and well onside. The Portuguese winger was fouled by Samba and Clment Turpin gave a penalty to the hosts. Tolisso made it two goal contributions tonight in sending Samba the wrong way.Minutes into the second half, Rennes responded well with Lepaul clinching his 19th Ligue 1 goal this season. But Paulo Fonsecas Les Gones didnt let doubt creep in. Lepaul lost possession in midfield for Abner to feed the unmarked Moreira, who made it 3-2.Lyon were well on top of proceedings into the second half, keeping Lepaul and Breel Embolo well at bay. But Rennes were the makers of their own demise. Lyon forced another turnover with Mahamadou Nagida the culprit this time. Abner, Pavel Sulc and Tolisso combined to allow Endrick a clear shot at goal: the Brazil international made no mistake with a powerful effort under Sambas crossbar.Lyons collective quality was just too superior to Rennes. Les Gones upturn in form continues at the best possible moment with a fourth Ligue 1 win in a row. Theyre up to third with a four-point cushion on fifth-placed Rennes, whose Champions League hopes have taken a hit.Lyon Player RatingsDominik Greif, 6Abner Vinicius, 6Moussa Niakhat, 6Clinton Mata, 7Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 5Corentin Tolisso, 7The captain looks to have made it his mission to lead his formative club back into the Champions League. His cross for Yaremchuks equaliser is excellent and he stepped up from the spotkick to nudge Lyon ahead.Tyler Morton, 6Afonso Moreira, 8Bought for 2m, the former Sporting CP winger proves a hit this season with Lyon. Well involved in two Lyon goals tonight, he brought his tally to 18 goal contributions this season in all competitions.Khalis Merah, 6Endrick, 7The Real Madrid loanee enjoyed plenty of freedom down Rennes left-side channel. Although his decision-making was questionable at times, theres no denying hes a special player at times. Sent Moreira clear on goal, which led to the penalty, and on the scoresheet to double his sides lead.Roman Yaremchuk, 6Selected Rennes Player RatingsBrice Samba, 4Musa Al-Tamari, 6The Jordan international could be the Rennes player that benefited the most of Franck Haises arrival in the dugout. His opener could be the best goal of the season, and hes also involved for Lepauls 19th Ligue 1 goal this season.Estban Lepaul, 5GFFN | Bastien Cheval