Rennes 2-0 Nice: Nice suffer disappointing defeat as title hopes takes another blow

Faltering Nice suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat at Stade Rennais on Saturday, falling further behind in the French Ligue 1 title race.

Nice, who have now lost three league matches in a row after an unbeaten start to the season, remain in second place in the standings with 35 points.

Leaders Paris St Germain can extend their lead over Nice when they play Lens on Sunday. Rennes are 10th with 22 points.

Nice fell behind in the 31st minute when Rennes' Martin Terrier's header hit Pablo Rosario's arm, resulting in a penalty that Benjamin Bourigeaud converted.

Nine minutes into the second half, Arnaud Kalimuendo doubled Rennes' lead by receiving a through ball from Enzo Le Fee and steering it home from an acute angle.

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