The rage of Gaëtan Laborde. Martin Terrier paw. On Sunday, the two Stade Rennais attackers each evolved in their register to mark their success against Stade Brestois. The two men scored a goal each to allow their team to win 2-0 in the Breton derby which they largely dominated. They are at eleven units each, which puts them both on the Ligue 1 podium behind Jonathan David and Wissam Ben Yedder. Note that in the case of the two Rennais, they did not score any penalties, because their team did not obtain any. These 22 goals were all planted in the game, sometimes at the end of collective movements in which the Rennais have excelled this season. Thanks to whom ? To Lovro Majer and Benjamin Bourigeaud who fight to distribute the (Breton) patties to their scorers every weekend. A healthy competition that seems to pull the whole team up.
On Sunday, Gaëtan Laborde could have scored one of the goals of the year if Marco Bizot had not pushed back his volley with a magnificent firm hand. Martin Terrier was also not far from the nugget but his curling shot hit the post of the Dutch goalkeeper, who was also excellent on Sunday. “It was missing a few centimeters. But I’m also happy to have scored an ugly goal,” slipped the former Lyonnais after the game. His header at the far post, validated in two stages thanks to goal line technology at the limit of regulation time, above all allowed his team to seal the fate of a match that they could have let slip. Often teased by his sporting director Florian Maurice for his desire to “play well”, the striker fights with his teammate for the status of top scorer in the team. “They emphasize the collective above all else. They are at the service of the team on their races but also defensively. There is altruism, it’s healthy, ”summarized Bruno Genesio.
Who will finish ahead in the scoring charts?
According to a colleague, the last Rennais to have scored 11 goals in 23 days was called Stéphane Guivarc’h. It replaces performance. If Gaëtan Laborde has scored three goals in the colors of Montpellier and eight in Rennes, he seems very hot to compete with his partner all season. And who will finish ahead in the scoring charts? ” I do not know at all. But as long as they give us goals, we are very happy, ”slips Benjamin Bourigeaud.
I don’t know what is the most delicious on this purpose..
Laborde’s work from A to Z or Majer’s intelligence and finesse to serve him!
It’s a treat!#SRFCSB29
— Leo Toudone (@LeoToudone) February 6, 2022
Author of a good match on Sunday, the former Lensois saw Lovro Majer overtake him in the ranking of the best passers in Ligue 1 (six assists for the Croatian). Author of a shady wonder to serve Gaëtan Laborde on the first goal, the Croatian midfielder was inspired and spectacular on the lawn of Roazhon Park. To the point of putting pressure on Bourigeaud, who was entitled to a tifo and songs in his name for having exceeded 200 games in red and black. Healthy competition? “Yes, because we’re pulling the plug in the right direction. It is the collective work that is rewarded. We have always remained positive, ”recalls Benjamin Bourigeaud.
Above all, Rennes are advancing with a well-armed collective, which does not seem dependent on one or two players and derails when its only leader is absent. Bruno Genesio sees it as an excellent way to perform this season even if it will be necessary to be more consistent in the game and the results. “We know that if you have 2 players with 15 goals or more, you are not far from the podium or the first four places. It’s interesting “. The Bretons, who regained their fifth place, will need it next Friday when they go to challenge PSG. In the first leg, the Rennais won 2-0 after a very intense match. Revenge at the park on Friday.