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How to watch Rennes vs Paris Saint-Germain with a VPN

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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

Ligue 1 - Game Week 1

23 Aug 2026 - 14:45

Roazhon Park

Today's game between Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain will kick off at 19:45.

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

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• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
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Confirmed team news & squads

Rennes vs Paris Saint-Germain lineups

4-3-3

Rennes

REN

Formation

Paris Saint-Germain

PSG

4-3-3

30B. Samba48A. Boudlal95P. Frankowski4C. Cresswell18M. Nagida17S. Szymanski28A. Thomasson21V. Rongier90I. Soumare9E. Lepaul11M. Tamari39M. Safonov5Marquinhos51W. Pacho2A. Hakimi21L. Hernandez33W. Zaire-Emery87J. Neves17Vitinha14D. Doue10O. Dembele7K. Kvaratskhelia

Paris Saint-Germain

PSG

4-3-3

RENPSG

Starting XI

• 30

  B. Samba

  6.5
  39

  M. Safonov

  5.3
• 48

  A. Boudlal

  6.7
  5

  CMarquinhos

  5.5
• 95

  P. Frankowski

  6.9
  51

  W. Pacho

  5.3
• 4

  C. Cresswell

  6.8
  2

  A. Hakimi

  5.3
• 18

  M. Nagida

  6.5
  21

  L. Hernandez

  5.3
• 17

  S. Szymanski

  7.2
  33

  W. Zaire-Emery

  5.6
• 28

  A. Thomasson

  6.5
  87

  J. Neves

  5.6
• 21

  CV. Rongier

  6.5
  17

  Vitinha

  5.6
• 90

  I. Soumare

  6.3
  14

  D. Doue

  5.9
• 9

  E. Lepaul

  7.1
  10

  O. Dembele

  5.8
• 11

  M. Tamari

  6.6
  7

  K. Kvaratskhelia

  5.8

Substitutes

• 64

  J. Do Marcolino
  8

  F. Ruiz
• 10

  L. Blas
  30

  L. Chevalier
• 12

  E. Mayenda
  12

  L. Digne
• 60

  K. Belazzoug
  9

  F. Torres
• 26

  Q. Merlin
  6

  I. Zabarnyi
• 22

  B. Reynolds
  27

  D. Fernandez
• 24

  A. Rouault
  4

  L. Beraldo
• 70

  A. Nordin
  11

  M. Akliouche
• 35

  E. Legendre
  22

  M. Godts

Manager

• F. Haise

• Luis Enrique

Franck Haise is without Nicolas Lemaitre through injury, while Mahdi Camara serves a suspension and will play no part. The projected XI for Rennes includes Brice Samba in goal, with a midfield built around Sebastian Szymanski, Adrien Thomasson, and Valentin Rongier, and Eliezer Mayenda and Esteban Lepaul leading the attack alongside Ludovic Blas.

Luis Enrique names a strong PSG side despite the absence of Nuno Mendes, who is suspended following his red card in the Trophee des Champions defeat to Lens. No other injuries are listed for the visitors. The projected XI features Matvey Safonov in goal, with Achraf Hakimi and Lucas Digne providing width, and Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue operating in attack alongside Maghnes Akliouche.

RENPSG

Injuries and Suspensions

• 45
  M. Camara

• 25
  N. Mendes

Form

REN - Form

AllHome

W2-1

D3-3

L1-2

L2-4

L2-1

Goal Scored (Conceded)

9/12

Games over 2.5 goals

5/5

Both teams scored

5/5

PSG - Form

AllAway

W1-1

L3-0

D1-1

W2-1

L1-0

Goal Scored (Conceded)

4/7

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Rennes head into the new season on the back of a difficult pre-season, winning just one of their last five matches. That solitary win came against Club Brugge in late July, a 2-1 victory, but it was followed by a 3-3 draw with Galatasaray and back-to-back losses to Brentford. They lost 2-1 to Sunderland in their final warm-up fixture on August 15. Across those five games, Rennes scored nine goals but conceded ten, suggesting defensive solidity remains a concern.

PSG's recent record is mixed but contains moments of genuine quality. Their last five results include a 1-1 Champions League draw at Arsenal in May, a 1-0 friendly defeat to Mallorca, a 1-1 draw with Manchester United, a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup, and a 1-0 loss to Lens in the Trophee des Champions. That Super Cup win over Villa stands as their most notable result, though the defeat to Lens on August 16 will have tempered expectations ahead of the league campaign.

Head-to-Head Record

Head to Head

Draw

1

0

4

13 Feb

Ligue 1

Rennes

REN

3

Paris Saint-Germain

PSG

1

FT

06 Dec

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain

PSG

5

Rennes

REN

0

FT

08 Mar

Ligue 1

Rennes

REN

1

Paris Saint-Germain

PSG

4

FT

27 Sept

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain

PSG

3

Rennes

REN

1

FT

03 Apr

Coupe de France

Paris Saint-Germain

PSG

1

Rennes

REN

0

FT

5Goals Scored14

Games over 2.5 goals4/5

Both teams scored3/5

The most recent meeting between these sides ended in a 3-1 win for Rennes at Roazhon Park in February 2026, a result that gave the home side genuine belief ahead of this fixture. Before that, PSG dominated proceedings, beating Rennes 5-0 in Paris in December 2025 and 4-1 at Roazhon Park in March 2025. Across the last five meetings in all competitions, PSG have won three times to Rennes' one, with one further Rennes victory, scoring 14 goals to Rennes' six.

Standings

Form

#				P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1		MarseilleOM		1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	3	W
2		LensRCL		1	1	0	0	5	2	+3	3	W
3		LilleLIL		1	1	0	0	2	0	+2	3	W
4		LyonOL		1	1	0	0	2	0	+2	3	W
5		RennesREN		1	1	0	0	2	0	+2	3	W
6		MonacoASM		1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	3	W
7		BrestB29		1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1	D
8		Le MansLEM		1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1	D
9		LorientFCL		1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	D
10		NiceNCE		1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	D
11		Paris FCPAR		1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	D
12		TroyesTRO		1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	D
13		Le HavreLEH		1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	L
14		AngersSCO		1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0	L
15		Paris Saint-GermainPSG		1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0	L
16		ToulouseTFC		1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0	L
17		AuxerreAJA		1	0	0	1	2	5	-3	0	L
18		StrasbourgSTR		1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0	L

Champions League

Champions League Qualification

UEFA Europa League

Europa Conference League Qualification

Relegation Playoff

Relegation

In the Ligue 1 table, Rennes are currently placed 15th while Paris Saint-Germain sit 14th ahead of this opening fixture.