Rennes has officially appealed to keep their upcoming return match against Paris Saint-Germain at home, citing several compelling reasons for their request.

The controversy stems from PSG’s opening game of the season, which was unexpectedly relocated to Rennes due to damage caused by a summer heatwave at the Parc des Princes. As a result, the general expectation was that the return fixture would also switch venues. However, Rennes is determined to maintain their home advantage.

They argue that:

• The initial home game was hastily organized, leading to many season ticket holders being unavailable.
• Losing the opportunity to host PSG at home denies their fans the chance to witness one of the biggest matches of the season.
• The current scheduling would force them to play three consecutive away league matches, which they consider a significant disadvantage.

Furthermore, Rennes contests the notion that a heatwave qualifies as an "exceptional circumstance" under the existing rules, reinforcing their stance against the venue change.

In other developments, Desire Doue has not featured in the last few matches for PSG, but his position within the squad remains secure.