The headline clash of Matchday 22 sees PSG travel to Rennes on Friday at 7 p.m. (Ligue1+). Benoît Bastien will take charge of the match, bringing strong top-flight experience to the whistle.
Benoît Bastien, 42, has already officiated 269 Ligue 1 matches. Enough to handle this fixture with composure. He will be assisted by Hicham Zakrani and Aurélien Berthomieu, while Jérémy Stinat will serve as the fourth official. Video assistance will be provided by Wilfried Bien and Yann Flament.
A Strict but Balanced Officiating Style
Bastien is known for a strict approach to bookings, averaging close to four yellow cards per match, which is above the Ligue 1 standard. The tone could therefore be set quickly, with limited tolerance for repeated fouls.
Regarding dismissals, he remains within the norm, showing slightly more straight red cards than average but issuing few second-yellow expulsions. His penalty rate is almost perfectly aligned with league figures. His officiating style is firm, yet measured.
