Rennes defeated Lyon 1-2 in Ligue 1. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 14 stage in the 2011 season. The full-time result capped a Lyon vs Rennes meeting in Ligue 1 with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Lyon and Rennes. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Rennes defeated Lyon 1-2 in Ligue 1. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 14 stage in the 2011 season. The full-time result capped a Lyon vs Rennes meeting in Ligue 1 with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Lyon and Rennes. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Ligue 1Recorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Paris Saint-Germain begin their Ligue 1 title defence away to Rennes, and Luis Enrique is eyeing even more success across 2026-27. The post Luis Enrique challenges PSG to raise levels further in pursuit of more silverware appeared first on SoccerNews.
Boss Ange Postecoglou played it completely safe with his minutes against Al-Riyadh, setting the stage for a crucial next move, but 41-year-old's next appearance will indicate his readiness to handle a full workload. Cristiano Ronaldo made a massive statement in his return to the pitch, but all eyes are already locked on what’s next for the Al-Nassr captain. Boss Ange Postecoglou played it completely safe with his minutes against Al-Riyadh, setting the stage for a crucial next move, but the 41-year-old’s next appearance will indicate his readiness to handle a full workload. Ronaldo had started the campaign away from the matchday squad after an extended break, making his comeback one of the biggest talking points of Al-Nassr‘s 4-0 victory. His brief appearance changed that conversation almost immediately, with the veteran forward finding the net and sending an early warning ahead of the club’s next league assignment. Ronaldo began the match on the bench as Postecoglou continued to manage his workload. Al-Nassr had already established a comfortable advantage against Al-Riyadh through goals from Abdulelah Al-Amri, Angelo, and Joao Felix before Ronaldo entered in the 62nd minute. The Portuguese forward needed only 21 minutes to make his presence felt. Ayman Yahya’s low cross found Ronaldo inside the box, and he expertly created enough room before sweeping a left-footed finish past Milan Borjan in the 83rd minute. It was Ronaldo’s first appearance of the 2026-27 season and his first Saudi Pro League goal of the campaign. The strike also took his extraordinary career tally to 977 goals, leaving him 23 short of the much-discussed 1,000-goal milestone. Postecoglou explains Ronaldo’s controlled comeback Postecoglou was careful to explain why Ronaldo was introduced from the bench rather than being thrown straight into the starting lineup. The Australian coach wanted his captain to rebuild his fitness gradually following a demanding period away from competitive action. “Cristiano Ronaldo always wants to play, but it is important that he takes his time to return, as he was busy during the preparation period,” Postecoglou said, according to Al-Riyadiah. The manager was also delighted that Ronaldo managed to score despite receiving limited minutes. “It is wonderful for him (Ronaldo) to score a goal within 30 minutes of play, he did everything possible,” Postecoglou added. 🇦🇺🗣 Ange Postecoglou on Cristiano Ronaldo:“Obviously, I said after the last game that I think it was important for Cris to take his time coming back because he was very, very busy during the off-season.His mentality is that he always wants to play, but he made sure he did…— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) August 21, 2026 Will Ronaldo play against Al-Ettifaq? That controlled return now appears to have paved the way for a bigger role in Al-Nassr’s next match. Ronaldo is expected to make his first start of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season when Al-Nassr travels to face Al-Ettifaq on Tuesday. According to Okaz Sports, the Portuguese superstar is set to lead the line at Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium in Dammam, with the match scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Saudi time. The report would represent a significant step up in workload after his 28-minute cameo against Al-Riyadh. The timing makes sense after Ronaldo emerged from his first appearance without any reported setback. Postecoglou can now assess him during training before deciding exactly how many minutes he can handle, but his expected start suggests the forward is progressing as hoped.
The 41-year-old icon needed just minutes to leave his mark on the match, while Ange Postecoglou offered a revealing assessment of his captain after the final whistle. Cristiano Ronaldo made a spectacular return to the pitch, smashing home a goal during Al-Nassr’s dominant 4-0 Saudi Pro League sweep over Al-Riyadh. The 41-year-old icon needed just minutes to leave his mark on the match, while Ange Postecoglou offered a revealing assessment of his captain after the final whistle. Al-Nassr entered the match looking to preserve its perfect start to the league campaign after defeating Al-Fateh 3-0 in the opening round. Ronaldo had missed that match and the subsequent King’s Cup victory over Al-Diriyah, making his return one of the major storylines surrounding Friday’s contest. Ronaldo began the match on the bench as Postecoglou continued to manage his workload following his extended break from competitive play. The Portuguese star eventually entered in the 62nd minute, replacing Abdullah Al-Hamdan with Al-Nassr already holding a commanding 3-0 advantage. He needed only 21 minutes to get on the scoresheet. The 41-year-old superstar collected a low delivery from Ayman Yahya, protected the ball brilliantly before creating space, and swept a left-footed finish beyond goalkeeper Milan Borjan to complete the 4-0 victory. 🚨🚨| CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES HIS 𝟗𝟕𝟕𝐓𝐇 CAREER GOAL ON THE FIRST MATCH OF THE SEASON 🌟🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/Ronr54IHnl— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 21, 2026 The goal was Ronaldo’s first of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season and the 977th of his professional career. It also extended his extraordinary scoring run across 25 consecutive seasons and further fueled his pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone. What did Postecoglou say about Ronaldo’s controlled return? After the match, Postecoglou explained why Ronaldo was introduced gradually rather than being thrown straight into the starting lineup. The Australian manager stressed that his captain needed time to rebuild his fitness after a particularly demanding period. “Cristiano Ronaldo always wants to play, but it is important that he takes his time to return, as he was busy during the preparation period,” Postecoglou said, via Al-Riyadiah. The manager was delighted with what he saw once Ronaldo entered the game: “It is wonderful for him (Ronaldo) to score a goal within 30 minutes of play, he did everything possible,”. 🇦🇺🗣 Ange Postecoglou on Cristiano Ronaldo:“Obviously, I said after the last game that I think it was important for Cris to take his time coming back because he was very, very busy during the off-season.His mentality is that he always wants to play, but he made sure he did…— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) August 21, 2026 Ronaldo’s 28-minute appearance was therefore exactly the kind of controlled comeback Al-Nassr had been hoping for, with the forward contributing a goal without being asked to carry the full workload from the opening whistle. Ronaldo and Al-Nassr send early warning The 4-0 victory means Al-Nassr has collected six points from its opening two Saudi Pro League matches, scoring seven goals while keeping two clean sheets. The defending champion currently sits at the top of the table on goal difference ahead of Al-Hilal. For Ronaldo, the night offered an encouraging first step after his absence from the opening fixtures. His return gives Postecoglou another elite attacking weapon, while his 977 career goals mean the extraordinary 1,000-goal target is now only 23 strikes away. Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al Nassr FC Ronaldo has previously indicated that the current campaign could be his final season, describing it as “probably my last year of football.” With his Al-Nassr contract running until June 2027, the veteran forward now has another opportunity to chase history while helping his club defend its league crown.
Kosta Nedeljkovic does not feel under pressure playing in the right-back position former Ibrox captain James Tavernier made his own for 11 years. The 20-year-old joined Rangers on loan from Aston Villa on Wednesday and made his debut the following day as a substitute in the 1-0 home win against Jablonec in their Conference League play-off first leg. "Ibrox is one of the famous and most popular stadiums in the world, so it's a big desire to play here, it was an amazing atmosphere, so I'm very happy to make my debut for this amazing club and we are going step-by-step," Serbia international Nedeljkovic said.
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Paris Saint-Germain begin their Ligue 1 title defence away to Rennes, and Luis Enrique is eyeing even more success across 2026-27. The post Luis Enrique challenges PSG to raise levels further in pursuit of more silverware appeared first on SoccerNews.
Boss Ange Postecoglou played it completely safe with his minutes against Al-Riyadh, setting the stage for a crucial next move, but 41-year-old's next appearance will indicate his readiness to handle a full workload. Cristiano Ronaldo made a massive statement in his return to the pitch, but all eyes are already locked on what’s next for the Al-Nassr captain. Boss Ange Postecoglou played it completely safe with his minutes against Al-Riyadh, setting the stage for a crucial next move, but the 41-year-old’s next appearance will indicate his readiness to handle a full workload. Ronaldo had started the campaign away from the matchday squad after an extended break, making his comeback one of the biggest talking points of Al-Nassr‘s 4-0 victory. His brief appearance changed that conversation almost immediately, with the veteran forward finding the net and sending an early warning ahead of the club’s next league assignment. Ronaldo began the match on the bench as Postecoglou continued to manage his workload. Al-Nassr had already established a comfortable advantage against Al-Riyadh through goals from Abdulelah Al-Amri, Angelo, and Joao Felix before Ronaldo entered in the 62nd minute. The Portuguese forward needed only 21 minutes to make his presence felt. Ayman Yahya’s low cross found Ronaldo inside the box, and he expertly created enough room before sweeping a left-footed finish past Milan Borjan in the 83rd minute. It was Ronaldo’s first appearance of the 2026-27 season and his first Saudi Pro League goal of the campaign. The strike also took his extraordinary career tally to 977 goals, leaving him 23 short of the much-discussed 1,000-goal milestone. Postecoglou explains Ronaldo’s controlled comeback Postecoglou was careful to explain why Ronaldo was introduced from the bench rather than being thrown straight into the starting lineup. The Australian coach wanted his captain to rebuild his fitness gradually following a demanding period away from competitive action. “Cristiano Ronaldo always wants to play, but it is important that he takes his time to return, as he was busy during the preparation period,” Postecoglou said, according to Al-Riyadiah. The manager was also delighted that Ronaldo managed to score despite receiving limited minutes. “It is wonderful for him (Ronaldo) to score a goal within 30 minutes of play, he did everything possible,” Postecoglou added. 🇦🇺🗣 Ange Postecoglou on Cristiano Ronaldo:“Obviously, I said after the last game that I think it was important for Cris to take his time coming back because he was very, very busy during the off-season.His mentality is that he always wants to play, but he made sure he did…— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) August 21, 2026 Will Ronaldo play against Al-Ettifaq? That controlled return now appears to have paved the way for a bigger role in Al-Nassr’s next match. Ronaldo is expected to make his first start of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season when Al-Nassr travels to face Al-Ettifaq on Tuesday. According to Okaz Sports, the Portuguese superstar is set to lead the line at Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium in Dammam, with the match scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Saudi time. The report would represent a significant step up in workload after his 28-minute cameo against Al-Riyadh. The timing makes sense after Ronaldo emerged from his first appearance without any reported setback. Postecoglou can now assess him during training before deciding exactly how many minutes he can handle, but his expected start suggests the forward is progressing as hoped.
The 41-year-old icon needed just minutes to leave his mark on the match, while Ange Postecoglou offered a revealing assessment of his captain after the final whistle. Cristiano Ronaldo made a spectacular return to the pitch, smashing home a goal during Al-Nassr’s dominant 4-0 Saudi Pro League sweep over Al-Riyadh. The 41-year-old icon needed just minutes to leave his mark on the match, while Ange Postecoglou offered a revealing assessment of his captain after the final whistle. Al-Nassr entered the match looking to preserve its perfect start to the league campaign after defeating Al-Fateh 3-0 in the opening round. Ronaldo had missed that match and the subsequent King’s Cup victory over Al-Diriyah, making his return one of the major storylines surrounding Friday’s contest. Ronaldo began the match on the bench as Postecoglou continued to manage his workload following his extended break from competitive play. The Portuguese star eventually entered in the 62nd minute, replacing Abdullah Al-Hamdan with Al-Nassr already holding a commanding 3-0 advantage. He needed only 21 minutes to get on the scoresheet. The 41-year-old superstar collected a low delivery from Ayman Yahya, protected the ball brilliantly before creating space, and swept a left-footed finish beyond goalkeeper Milan Borjan to complete the 4-0 victory. 🚨🚨| CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES HIS 𝟗𝟕𝟕𝐓𝐇 CAREER GOAL ON THE FIRST MATCH OF THE SEASON 🌟🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/Ronr54IHnl— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 21, 2026 The goal was Ronaldo’s first of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season and the 977th of his professional career. It also extended his extraordinary scoring run across 25 consecutive seasons and further fueled his pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone. What did Postecoglou say about Ronaldo’s controlled return? After the match, Postecoglou explained why Ronaldo was introduced gradually rather than being thrown straight into the starting lineup. The Australian manager stressed that his captain needed time to rebuild his fitness after a particularly demanding period. “Cristiano Ronaldo always wants to play, but it is important that he takes his time to return, as he was busy during the preparation period,” Postecoglou said, via Al-Riyadiah. The manager was delighted with what he saw once Ronaldo entered the game: “It is wonderful for him (Ronaldo) to score a goal within 30 minutes of play, he did everything possible,”. 🇦🇺🗣 Ange Postecoglou on Cristiano Ronaldo:“Obviously, I said after the last game that I think it was important for Cris to take his time coming back because he was very, very busy during the off-season.His mentality is that he always wants to play, but he made sure he did…— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) August 21, 2026 Ronaldo’s 28-minute appearance was therefore exactly the kind of controlled comeback Al-Nassr had been hoping for, with the forward contributing a goal without being asked to carry the full workload from the opening whistle. Ronaldo and Al-Nassr send early warning The 4-0 victory means Al-Nassr has collected six points from its opening two Saudi Pro League matches, scoring seven goals while keeping two clean sheets. The defending champion currently sits at the top of the table on goal difference ahead of Al-Hilal. For Ronaldo, the night offered an encouraging first step after his absence from the opening fixtures. His return gives Postecoglou another elite attacking weapon, while his 977 career goals mean the extraordinary 1,000-goal target is now only 23 strikes away. Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al Nassr FC Ronaldo has previously indicated that the current campaign could be his final season, describing it as “probably my last year of football.” With his Al-Nassr contract running until June 2027, the veteran forward now has another opportunity to chase history while helping his club defend its league crown.
Kosta Nedeljkovic does not feel under pressure playing in the right-back position former Ibrox captain James Tavernier made his own for 11 years. The 20-year-old joined Rangers on loan from Aston Villa on Wednesday and made his debut the following day as a substitute in the 1-0 home win against Jablonec in their Conference League play-off first leg. "Ibrox is one of the famous and most popular stadiums in the world, so it's a big desire to play here, it was an amazing atmosphere, so I'm very happy to make my debut for this amazing club and we are going step-by-step," Serbia international Nedeljkovic said.
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