Rennes’ actions lack edge
New situation for the Rennais. Arnaud Kalimuendo has the possibility to strike but it very clearly lacks energy. Safonov easily controls the action. First shot on target for the Bretons.
There will be two minutes of added time.
Paris without tip
In the axis of the game, Paris clearly chooses not to use a point in attack. Lee Kang-In positions himself very low at the initiative of the actions to launch the Barcola and Dembélé rockets which refocus to try to conclude.
Rennes can be dangerous
Among the rare satisfactions of this first half for Rennais, Amine Gouiri shines individually. Matiusiwa counters Pacho’s clearance and the Algerian winger takes advantage by eliminating two defenders. He continues with a wonderful pass towards Blas who misses his sequence in the area…
Fabian Ruiz takes his chance
New great Parisian offensive. Barcola provokes on the left, eliminates and crosses towards Lee Kang-In. Intelligent withdrawal from the Korean towards Fabian Ruiz, who strikes at the edge of the area. Fortunately, Wooh was on course.
The Rennes defense clearly lacks aggressiveness.
5 goals in 6 games for Barcola
Here he is joint top scorer in Ligue 1 with Mason Greenwood.
What a Wooh mistake!
Paris had been in difficulty for several minutes. But Christopher Wooh makes a huge mistake. João Neves steals the ball in the central circle and throws Ousmane Dembélé, who clears directly towards Bradley Barcola. The left winger rolls his left into the opposite net… What an exceptional finish!
The acrobatic cover of Blas!
It’s Ludovic Blas’ turn to stand out. The number 11 takes advantage of another missed restart from Ruiz to volley the ball. But the gesture is not controlled, it is not framed.
Paris is now struggling to leave its camp
Amine Gouiri presses and recovers the ball. The Algerian striker managed a great little bridge over Fabian Ruiz who was struggling at the start of the match.
Rennes remains high despite everything
The races of Barcola and Dembélé are not scary, Rennes wants to exploit the few Parisian errors. Amine Gouiri goes to the right and crosses towards Kalimuendo, who loses his control in the area. Hakimi clears.
Julien Stéphan angry
The Stade Rennes coach is clearly not satisfied with his team’s start to the match. Long discussion with his attackers, Assignon, Gouiri and Kalimuendo…
The cross for Hakimi
Barcola puts on a show on the left, eliminates Wooh and crosses to the penalty spot. Hakimi is there, completely alone but his deviation hits the crossbar. It’s a miracle for the Bretons!
What a call from Dembélé!
The Rennes defense is still at bay. Achraf Hakimi finds Dembélé deep! His race is perfect, he goes into the duel against Steve Mandanda. But it’s much too strong, it doesn’t fit. What a pity…
Discreet boat
Mechanically, Bradley Barcola touches few balls in his left lane.
Paris leans to the right
For the moment, Paris is attacking only on the right. Hakimi, Lee and Dembélé chained combinations, like the Korean’s call inside the area who crossed hard, forcing Mandanda to repel the danger.
The solid defense of Paris
For the moment, the Parisian defense is imperturbable. Lee Kang-In present in the area rejects the corner hit by Blas.
Rennes is better
The Rennes recovered after this complicated start to the match. Ludovic Blas gets the first corner for the Bretons.
Goal canceled
The Rennais were very hot on this occasion. Wooh had missed his raise. Achraf Hakimi crosses towards Beraldo, but the ball went over and goes towards Marquinhos who finishes. But the captain was offside. Paris starts very strong.
Already a goal!
Paris opens the scoring, it’s Marquinhos!
The Rennais press very high
Rennes are trying to suffocate Paris, but for the moment it is ineffective. Zaire-Emery succeeded in his recovery towards Hakimi who initiated the first Parisian offensive.
Place au match
The kick-off will be given by referee Hakim Ben El Hadj.
Huge tifo prepared by Parisian supporters
The players enter the pitch, and the supporters of the Auteuil corner have made a gigantic tifo in the colors of the very first logo of the capital club.
Gala atmosphere at the Parc des Princes!
Paris sees life in pink
Parisians will wear a collector’s pink jersey this evening for the annual Pink October campaign to raise awareness and above all to finance research against breast cancer.
In addition to this color, Marquinhos and his teammates are entitled to a special flocking, produced in collaboration with rap star, Central Cee.
Full article here.
Lee Kang-In preferred to Randal Kolo Muani
With the cascade of injuries suffered by Paris Saint-Germain (Donnarumma, Mendes, Vitinha and Doué), Luis Enrique must line up a slightly reshuffled team, with Safonov in goal. Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola are still present.
On the other hand, Randal Kolo Muani remains on the bench. The Korean Lee Kang-In visibly takes his place in the starting lineup.
Ludovic Blas leader of Rennes’ 3-4-3
Obviously, Stade Rennes does not want to deny itself against PSG. Julien Stéphan has decided to keep his very offensive 3-4-3, which has been in place for three days now.
Among the satisfactions of this new system, Ludovic Blas made a good start to the season (2 goals, 2 assists), finally becoming the leader of the Rennes attack.
The PSG eleven, with Safonov in goals and Kolo Muani on the bench
Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Beraldo – Zaïre-Emery, Neves, Ruiz – Dembélé, Lee, Barcola
Paris wants to keep its throne against Arsenal
Four days before the clash against Arsenal in the Champions League, PSG wants to maintain its invincibility and its place as leader of the championship. After a draw against Reims (1-1), Luis Enrique’s men saw Monaco and Marseille return to a tie in the Ligue 1 standings. This match is an opportunity to put pressure on the competition.
The Rennes team
Mandanda – Ostigard, Wooh, Seidu – Assignon, Matusiwa, Santamaria, Truffert – Blas, Gouiri, Kalimuendo
Barcola-Dembélé, a duo that scores
With the departure of Kylian Mbappé and the long-term injury of scorer Gonçalo Ramos, Paris had to find one or more replacements to conclude the actions.
Obviously, the solution seems to have been found with Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé, who scored 4 goals each in five days of the championship. In Ligue 1, only Mason Greenwood (Marseille) does better with 5 goals.
A statistically balanced match
The meetings between Paris and Rennes in recent years have become real shocks of the championship. Against Stade Rennes, PSG is often pushed around.
Over the last five confrontations in Ligue 1, the results are balanced between the two teams: 2 victories on both sides and a draw at the Parc des Princes last February.
“No miracle solution” for Julien Stéphan
Present at a press conference on Wednesday, Julien Stéphan spoke before his trip to the Parc des Princes. The Stade Rennes coach is aware of the challenge ahead.
“There is no miracle solution, but Stade Rennes has already managed to cause problems in Paris in the past.“
PSG deprived of Donnarumma, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha and Doué
Luis Enrique has called a group of 18 players for the Rennes reception this Friday (9 p.m., 6th day of L1). He must do without three major players including goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma who will miss a third match in a row. Nuno Mendes, ill, is also out, as are Vitinha and Désiré Doué (ankle), deprived of a reunion with his training club.
Hello everyone
Welcome to our live to follow the match between PSG and Rennes, this Friday (9 p.m., 6th day of L1). Luis Enrique’s men remain in a draw in Reims (1-1) last week and must face Arsenal in London on Tuesday (9 p.m.) in the Champions League.
