Le Celtico
| Other names | Le derby breton |
|---|---|
| Locale |
Guingamp, France Rennes, France |
| Teams | Guingamp & Rennes |
| First meeting | 1 October 1977 |
| Latest meeting |
Guingamp 1–1 Rennes Ligue 1 (17 January 2017) |
| Next meeting |
Guingamp v Rennes Ligue 1 (14 October 2017) |
| Statistics | |
| Most wins | Rennes (26) |
| Largest victory |
Guingamp 1–6 Rennes (17 March 2001) |
Le Celtico is a football match contested between French clubs Guingamp and Rennes. The name of the derby derives from the fact that Guingamp and Rennes are the two major clubs in Brittany that are situated in Brittany, a land emotionally attached to the Celtic culture
The rivalry has taken source in the mid-90s while Guingamp first joined french first division. Guingamp players were welcomed by a banner Bienvenue en ville (Welcome in the city) in Stade de la Route de Lorient. Even if being judged as arrogant teasing from Rennes' fans, Guingamp' fans later replied with a Bienvenue chez les paysans (Welcome to farmers land) banners in Stade de Roudourou.
On 9 May 2009, Guingamp, in second league at this time, and Rennes are facing for Coupe de France title in Stade de France. Despite the level difference, Guingamp win his first french title thanks to Eduardo who scored two goals.
Five years later, on 3 May 2014, the two rivals come back to Stade de France for another Coupe de France final. Guingamp do it again with goals from Martins Pereira and Yatabaré, winning his second Coupe de France.
External links
- (in French) Guingamp Official Site
- (in French) Rennes Official Site