MNM” all played, but PSG could not overcome Rennes’ strong defense and lost completely, leaving a 3-point gap with RC Reims in 2nd place.

Last Updated on 01/16/2023 by てんしょく飯

On January 15, the 19th round of the Ligue 1 season took place between Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

　PSG, who is leading the Ligue 1 table, came to the home ground of Rennes, who is ranked 5th.

PSG, looking for back-to-back wins following the previous game in Angers, will be led by Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Hugo Ekitike up front, while Sergio Ramos will be looking for a second straight win. Other starters include Sergio Ramos, Vitinha, and Juan Bernat. Kylian Mbappe started from the bench.

PSG dominated possession from the beginning of the match. The visitors were able to get on the scoresheet with Neymar and Messi moving freely up front and creating chances down low in midfield, but they were unable to penetrate the box and get on the end of shots. In the 28th minute, a cross from the right flank was met by Kalimiento, but his effort was saved by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Rennes had another chance in the 38th minute. Aminu Guiry fired a shot from the edge of the box, but again, goalkeeper Donnarumma made a good save. In the 41st minute, PSG had a good chance to score when Vitigna broke down the left flank after a fine exchange of passes in the midfield and fired in a shot from a cross that was blocked by the defending goalkeeper.

In the 43rd minute, Bernat took a pass from Neymar and crossed into the box, and Messi fired a shot from the center that was blocked by the Rennes defenders. The first half ended scoreless.

In the 48th minute, Vitigna received the ball on the edge of the box, and he sent a floated pass to the right side of the box. In the 56th minute, Rennes had a chance. A penalty kick was awarded to Rennes in the 56th minute, and Lovro Mayer tried a direct left-foot shot, but his powerful effort was saved by goalkeeper Donnarumma.

PSG’s hopes of an early goal were finally broken after 55 minutes through Akoulaye Hakimi and Mbappe, and the game finally broke on 65 minutes. After a fine passing move down the left flank, Mayer’s through ball found Adrien Truffaut, who was persistent on the touchline and turned the ball into the net. Amari Traore was waiting for the ball, and he slotted it with his left foot into the right corner of the net. Rennes took the lead.

In the 69th minute, PSG had a decisive moment. Messi received the ball in midfield and fed a long feed behind the defensive line. In the 80th minute, Mbappe broke through on the right flank and Bernat swung in a left-foot shot from the far side that was saved by goalkeeper Mandanda. The goalkeeper made a good save.

PSG continued to push Rennes, but struggled to get a shot on target due to Rennes’ focused defense. The game ended 1-0 in favor of Rennes, their first win in two league matches. PSG’s second loss in the league this season.

Rennes will play away to Lorient on January 27, while PSG will play at home to Stade Reims on January 29.

[Score.

Rennes 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain

Goal Scorers

1-0 65th minute Amari Traore (Rennes)