With European qualification already guaranteed following last weekend’s victory over Paris FC, the Stade Rennais head to the Vélodrome this Sunday, May 17, 2026, for the 34th and final Ligue 1 fixture. A win against Marseille, combined with a Lille defeat to Auxerre—or any result other than a Lyon victory over Lens—would propel the Rouge et Noir into third place, securing Champions League football next season.

Regardless of other results, Rennes controls its destiny: a draw against Marseille would still secure Europa League football. The match kicks off at 9 p.m., live on ICI Armorique, with commentary by François Rauzy and Flavien Tait, a former Rennes player who experienced the Champions League with the club in 2020.

Former coach Habib Beye returns to Rennes

This fixture also marks a reunion with Habib Beye, who managed Rennes earlier this season. Since his departure for Marseille, the club has struggled under his leadership, collecting just 16 points in 11 matches. The Phocéens currently sit outside the top-four, with no clear path to Champions League qualification. Beye’s return to his former club adds an extra layer of intrigue to an already pivotal match.