Lyon, in the twelfth round, rooted at the bottom of the standings with six losses and only four draws so far, clinched their first victory this season against Stade Rennes at Roazhon Park (0-1).

Rennes suffered their fourth defeat in the last five games, the period during which they haven't secured a win, and dangerously approached the relegation zone.

The team of Bruno Genesio was reduced to ten men after just five minutes, with Ivorian Guela Doue seeing a red card for a harsh tackle on Argentine Nicolás Tagliafico.

Lyon found the goal in the 67th minute, as Sael Kumbedi made a run down the right-wing, delivering a cross from the end line to the far post, where Irishman Jake O'Brien entered and headed the ball into the net.

Tension followed the game throughout, but Lyon secured the victory to boost their hopes. With one game in hand against Marseille, they are now five points away from safety.