Stade Rennais, third in Ligue 1, travels to Monaco, eighth, Wednesday (9 p.m.) on behalf of the 19th day. Here are the three things to know before the meeting.

For the first time this season, Aguerd will not play

He only missed ten minutes in Ligue 1 this season: it was in Saint-Étienne, on December 5, after a great Rennes success (0-5) in the 80th minute. For the first time this season, Nayef Aguerd will not be listed on the Stade Rennais score sheet, during the match against AS Monaco. Left at rest against Lorient in the Coupe de France (1-0), the Moroccan defender was hit in the ankle, a few days away from joining the Moroccan selection.

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Stade Rennais is in good shape away from home

The Rouge et Noir have not lost away since September 19 in Marseille (2-0), during the 6th day of Ligue 1. Since then, the Rennais have chained two draws (Bordeaux and Troyes) and three victories (Metz, Lorient and Saint-Etienne).

It is to be hoped for Stade Rennais that this positive series away from its bases will continue for a few more games in view of the upcoming deadlines. Benjamin Bourigeaud’s teammates are indeed starting a series of three consecutive trips: after the Louis-II stadium, the Rennais will go to Nancy (in the Cup) and Lens.

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SRFC can’t beat their mid-season points record

After the match against Monaco, it will be time to take stock of the first leg of the championship. With 31 points before the last day, the SRFC will not be able to reach its truce point record, which stands at 36, during the 2019-2020 season.

In the event of victory, the Rennais would equal their second best result at the truce since 2002 (34 points, 2008-2009).

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