Rennes kicked off the Ligue 1 2025 season with a commanding 3–0 victory over Lyon on Sunday, 18 August 2024. The match, played at 18:45 UTC on Matchday 1, saw the home side deliver a statement performance on the opening weekend of the campaign. The result immediately set the tone for both clubs as they began their pursuit of objectives in France's top flight.

For Rennes, this was the ideal start to the season. A three-goal win on home soil against a traditional rival provide...