Rennes fell to a 1–2 home defeat against Stade Brestois 29 on Saturday, 18 January 2025, in a Ligue 1 Matchday 18 fixture that kicked off at 18:00 UTC. The result handed Rennes their second consecutive league loss at Roazhon Park, while Stade Brestois 29 claimed a vital derby victory on the road.

For Rennes, the loss deepened their mid-season inconsistency. At Matchday 18, Rennes were hovering in the upper half of the table but outside the European qualification places, and dropping...