Four days after its victory in the Coupe de France, FC Nantes is still on its little cloud.
In the Western derby against Rennes, Antoine Kombouaré's players celebrated their first trophy with dignity after a 22-year wait.
Faced with a team that is still fighting for a ticket to the European Cup, the Canaries did not hesitate to win (2-1).
Even after the opening of the scoring by Flavien Tait, ideally served by Bourigeaud (0-1, 32nd), the Nantes people did not doubt for long.
Just before half-time, they equalized thanks to the knee of Kalifa Coulibaly.
The latter is very happy to take over a cross from Bukari (1-1, 45th).
In the second period, the Rennais rushed to attack to score this small goal which would have made them happy.
But he always lacked a little something to snatch a 20th victory this season in the league.
As for Gaëtan Laborde who did not find the frame after a corner (63rd).
Worse for them, Nicolas Pallois made the perfect gesture with a fabulous volley from the left for a school goal (2-1, 71st).
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A result that makes the Nantes supporters happy but not those of Rennes, who carry out the bad operation of the evening.
Especially after Nice's victory a few moments earlier against Saint-Étienne (4-2).
Bruno Genesio's players miss the opportunity to catch up with Monaco in third place.
Two days from the end, the Rennais, now fifth, are three points behind the Monegasques.
Suffice to say that the meeting against Marseille on Saturday risks taking on a definitive character for them.
For Nantes, still ninth in the standings, the end of the season promises to be much quieter and more festive.