To our left, Nice, best defense in Ligue 1 with only 23 goals conceded in 29 days. On our right, Rennes, best elite attack with 63 registered pawns. As the figures show, this Saturday afternoon’s duel at the Allianz Riviera pits two leaders from our good old championship against each other. Two formations which apply for the honorary title of “champion of France if we do not count the PSG”.
Respectively fourth and third in the standings, the eventual winner can take advantage of the postponement of the match from Marseille to Saint-Etienne to become the provisional dolphin of the Parisian leader. And, above all, to get closer to qualifying for the Champions League.
“Because we don’t have the chance every weekend to follow such a great line-up, we meet at 4:30 p.m. for the pre-match